Chinese Researchers Decode Plants’ “Cry for Help” Against Diseases
Chinese researchers uncover how plants use a “cry for help” to recruit beneficial microbes, offering new insights into sustainable agriculture and disease resistance.
Agriculture
Unmanned Machines Revolutionize Spring Plowing in China
Farmers in China are embracing unmanned machines to enhance spring plowing efficiency, marking a significant shift towards modernized agriculture.
Guangdong’s ‘Pineapple Sea’ Paints a Vibrant Landscape in Xuwen County
Vast pineapple fields in Xuwen County, Guangdong Province, create a vibrant landscape resembling a giant paint set, boosting local economy and tourism.
Chinese Farmers Boost Income Through Medicinal Plant Cultivation
Chinese farmers are cultivating medicinal plants, bolstering traditional Chinese medicine and increasing their incomes.
China and Guinea-Bissau Celebrate 50 Years of Deepening Cooperation
China and Guinea-Bissau celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, marking deepening cooperation in multiple sectors under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Spring Tea Harvest Begins in Sichuan’s Verdant Fields
Farmers in Sichuan Province begin the spring tea harvest, picking fresh leaves that will soon delight tea enthusiasts locally and globally.
Tea Farmers Across China Celebrate the Spring Tea Harvest
Tea farmers across China are embracing the annual spring harvest, picking tender tea leaves that will become this year’s prized teas. The tradition brings economic opportunity and celebrates cultural heritage.
FAO Economist Praises China’s New Agricultural Approach Boosting Food Sources
FAO’s Liu Xueming highlights China’s comprehensive agricultural approach as key to boosting food sources and supply chains, emphasizing youth involvement in rural revitalization.
China’s Seed Security: The Quest for Agricultural Self-Sufficiency
China views seeds as a matter of national security, striving for agricultural self-sufficiency to reduce dependence on imports and bolster global food security.
Xizang’s Innovative Industries Propel Rural Revitalization
Xizang’s unique industries like yak farming, Tibetan medicine, and Awang sheep breeding are driving rural revitalization and increasing incomes.
Syngenta Group CEO Jeff Rowe Highlights China’s Vital Role in Investment
Syngenta Group CEO Jeff Rowe emphasizes China’s role as a vital market for investment and expresses the company’s focus on expanding opportunities within the Chinese agricultural sector.
Xizang Advances Highland Barley Cultivation at Extreme Altitudes
Xizang is enhancing highland barley production by cultivating varieties that thrive above 3,800 meters, aiming for sustainable agricultural development and harmonious coexistence with nature.
Morocco Seeks Stronger Agricultural Ties with China
Morocco’s new Ambassador to China, Abdelkader El Ansari, aims to boost agricultural exports by strengthening ties with the expansive Chinese market.
China’s Quest for Seed Security: Boosting Soybean Self-Sufficiency
China intensifies efforts to achieve soybean self-sufficiency as researchers focus on accelerating seed breeding to enhance national agricultural security.
China’s Hainan Shares Tropical Farming Expertise with Africa
Hainan province in China is sharing its tropical agricultural expertise with Africa by establishing an agri-tech demonstration center in the Republic of Congo.
Winter Drought Tightens Grip on Southern Europe and Northern Africa
The Mediterranean faces an intensifying winter drought with below-average rainfall, affecting southern Europe and northern Africa. Over 45% of southern Europe is experiencing soil drought conditions.
Over 600,000 Livestock Perish in Mongolia’s Harsh Dzud Winter
Over 600,000 livestock animals have perished in Mongolia this winter due to the extreme cold known as ‘dzud,’ impacting herders and the nation’s economy.
Climate Change Intensifies Risk of Desert Locust Outbreaks, Study Reveals
Study finds climate change intensifies extreme weather, leading to worse desert locust outbreaks and heightened food security risks.
Hungarian Farmers Protest Ukrainian Agricultural Imports Amid Financial Strain
Hungarian farmers face financial hardship due to Ukrainian agricultural imports flooding the EU market, leading to protests and calls for government support.
UK Vlogger Explores China’s Path to Agricultural Modernization
UK vlogger Adam McIlmoyle explores China’s ambitious journey toward agricultural modernization and rural revitalization, offering insights into the nation’s efforts to enhance rural livelihoods by 2035.