FARO 71 (BRRI DHAN 74)

Crop Name: Rice

National Code: NGOS-25-82

Variety Name: FARO 71

Original Name: BRRI DHAN 74

Outstanding Characteristics: High yiedling and high Zinc content (24.18mg). (9.6t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Savanna and Rainforest ecologies

Origin/Source: Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)

Developing Institute: Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI); National Rice and Maize Centre, Ibadan; ADP Niger, Oyo & FCT; Centre for Dryland Agriculture, Bayero University, Kano; Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office; Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AG

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Alangir Hossain, Partha S.B, Abdul Kadel, Muhammed L., Isong, A.E., Bashir, M., Shaib, A.S., Muhammed, I.O., Audu, S.O., Salihu, A., Gbadeyan, S.T., Ajaye, O.F. & Muhammed, A.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 9.6

Year of Release: 2025

Year of Registration: 2025