Technical Visit to MARDI Seberang Perai: Centre of Excellence for Rice Research
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Venue:
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MARDI Seberang Perai Research Station, Jalan Paya Keladi / Pinang Tunggal, Kampung Permatang Durian, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang
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Date & Time:
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28 Jun 2018 (8:59 AM - 12:59 PM)
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| CPD: |
3.5 |
| Closing Date Before: |
25-Jun-2018 (Subject to change based on availability of seat) |
| Organised By |
Technical Division - Agricultural and Food Engineering |
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SYNOPSIS
MARDI Seberang Perai is one of the earliest established MARDI station in 1972 (Bumbung Lima) and the New Station Complex officially launched in 1991 (Bertam). It is known as a Centre of Excellence (COE) for Rice research and also known as Rice@MARDI. It objectives are to sustain as well as increase the rice research and innovation, foundation seed production, rice research consultation, rice technology commercialization and transfer. R&D focus on seed breeding for high yield rice variety, effective rice production aspect (optimum input, Pest and disease (P&D) management, field mechanization and post-harvest handling). 49 rice varieties were released since 1964, P&D management packages, post-harvest technology and mechanization systems have been introduced.
NOTE:
The visit is strictly limited to 30 participants registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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