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J. Biosci. Agric. Res. | Volume 28, Issue 01, 2350-2354 | https://doi.org/10.18801/jbar.280121.285
​Article type: Research article | Received: 29.06.2021; Revised: 08.10.2021; First published online: 02 November, 2021.

Big Boro rice harvest during COVID-19 pandemic: an optimism for resilient rice system in Bangladesh

 Md Roushon Jamal 1,2
1 School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale, Australia.
2 Department of Agriculture Extension, Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh.

✉  Corresponding author: [email protected] (Jamal. MR), Contact No: +61 4 52417704.

Abstract
The ‘big Boro rice harvest’ in 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has created new optimism for a resilient rice system in Bangladesh. Boro rice (dry season rice) has appeared as the strategic crop in sustaining resilience in the national rice system and food security with a steady rise in production trend. However, the prospect of Boro rice has been challenged by a myriad of factors such as changing climate, hydrological regimes, value-chain and crop diversification. Any unexpected production loss of Boro rice might bring about a big setback in total food security. Therefore, holistic policy planning and research supports, strong value-chain, efficient procurement system and, farmer’s capacity development have been suggested to sustain the production trend of Boro rice in the year to come.
 
Key Words: Boro rice, Covid-19, Resilient rice system, Policy lesson, Rice harvest

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