At the 2024 World Expo on Digital Agriculture, Ahmad Safuan Bujang, director of the Engineering Research Center at the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, emphasized the potential benefits for Malaysia in adopting China’s large-scale farming practices and advanced agricultural technology.
“China’s achievements in large-scale farming and technological advancements in agriculture are impressive,” Bujang told CGTN at the expo. “Malaysia can learn a great deal from their experience to boost our own agricultural sector.”
He highlighted the importance of modernizing agriculture in Malaysia to meet growing food demands and to enhance sustainability. “By integrating China’s innovative techniques, we can improve productivity and support our farmers with better tools and knowledge,” he added.
The 2024 World Expo on Digital Agriculture gathered experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of agriculture in the digital age. China’s showcase of cutting-edge agricultural technology, including precision farming, smart irrigation systems, and drone monitoring, drew significant attention from international delegates.
Bujang noted that collaboration between Malaysia and China could lead to joint ventures and knowledge exchange programs. “We should consider partnerships to facilitate technology transfer and capacity building,” he said. “Such collaborations can drive progress in our agricultural practices and contribute to food security.”
The Malaysian agricultural sector faces challenges such as limited land resources, aging farmers, and the need for sustainable practices. Embracing technological advancements and learning from China’s large-scale farming models could help address these issues.
“Our goal is to transform agriculture into a high-tech sector that attracts the younger generation,” Bujang concluded. “Learning from nations like China is a step in the right direction.”
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Malaysia can learn from China's large-scale farming: Malaysian scholar
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