Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has begun harvesting Aman paddy grown for seed production as part of its efforts to supply quality seeds to farmers.

BAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Rafiqul Islam Sarder inaugurated the harvesting programme at the university farm around noon on Sunday (8 November).

Speaking at the event, the vice-chancellor said the university’s seed production activities serve two purposes: generating revenue for the institution and ensuring seed suitability for farmers through field-level evaluation.

He also stressed the importance of continuing such agricultural initiatives, noting that BAU’s research and farming activities support farmers and contribute to national food security.

The university’s Farm Management Division produces different varieties of rice, wheat and oilseeds with support from the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) and the Ministry of Agriculture.

The seeds are distributed among farmers to support agricultural production and contribute to the country’s food security.