Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI) has developed one new jute variety and four cropping technologies which are expected to increase fibre, grain and veggie production, said officials.

The state-run research organisation has developed the new variety of jute "Vegetable Mesta 2" (known also as BJRI mesta 4) which is a high-yielding and stress-tolerant mesta jute species for vegetable purpose.

It was disclosed at the Technology Transfer Workshop-2023 of BJRI, held at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) auditorium in the city on Tuesday.

In the workshop, the BJRI delivered the new jute variety and four other mixed farming technologies to the agricultural ministry.

Presiding over the programme, BJRI...