Cultivation of salinity-tolerant jute to begin soon: Matia

Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury yesterday aid Bangladesh has already discovered salinity-tolerant variety of jute and it will be cultivated in the country very soon, reports UNB.

She made the disclosure while inaugurating the 'Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Agro Tech 2018'at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the city.

The two-day'DCCI Agro Tech 2018' was organised by DCCI supported by USAID's Agriculture Value Chain (AVC) Project, said a DCCI press release.

Matia also underscored the need for diversifying the agricultural products to boost their export. "We've regained our past glory of jute and a Bangladeshi scientist has been able to discover the genome sequence of jute and now the IPR of jute is in Bangladesh."

She also urged the private sector to bring diversity in the agro-processing industry.

Mentioning that the use of modern technology, quality seeds and fertiliser and diversification is necessary for developing the agriculture sector, DCCI PresidentAbul Kasem Khanurged the government to give subsidy to the sector.

Cultivation of salinity-tolerant jute to begin soon: Matia

Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury yesterday aid Bangladesh has already discovered salinity-tolerant variety of jute and it will be cultivated in the country very soon, reports UNB. She made the disclosure while inaugurating the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Agro Tech 2018at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the city. The two-dayDCCI Agro Tech 2018 was organised by DCCI supported by USAIDs Agriculture Value Chain (AVC) Project, said a DCCI press release. Matia also underscored the need for diversifying the agricultural products to boost their export. Weve regained our past glory of jute and a Bangladeshi scientist has been able to discover the genome sequence of jute and now the IPR of jute is in Bangladesh. She also urged the private sector to bring diversity in the agro-processing industry. Mentioning that the use of modern technology, quality seeds and fertiliser and diversification is necessary for developing the agriculture sector, DCCI PresidentAbul Kasem Khanurged the government to give subsidy to the sector.