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.
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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.
China’s ‘No.1 Central Document’ Charts Course for Rural Revitalization
China’s State Council releases the “No.1 Central Document” for 2024, outlining a roadmap for rural revitalization focused on grain security, poverty prevention, and agricultural modernization.
China Advances Rural Revitalization with Green Revival Program Experience
China advances rural revitalization by drawing on the successful Green Rural Revival Program, aiming to transform rural areas into sustainable, thriving communities.
China Concludes Extensive Survey of Agricultural Germplasm Resources
China has completed its largest-ever national survey of crop germplasm resources, collecting over 530,000 samples to strengthen food security and agricultural innovation.
South African Corn Exports Boost Mutual Growth with China’s Guangdong Province
In 2023, South African farms exported their first batch of high-quality corn to China’s Guangdong province, strengthening trade ties and boosting mutual growth in agriculture and aquaculture sectors.
Seeds of Change: How One Woman in Yunnan is Preserving Local Corn Varieties
In Lijiang, Yunnan Province, farmer Zhang Xiuyun has dedicated the past decade to breeding and preserving 49 varieties of corn, establishing a seed bank to safeguard local heritage seeds.
Farmers in Hunan Boost Incomes with Fruitful Orange Harvest and Online Sales
Farmers in Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, are boosting their incomes with a bountiful orange harvest and by embracing online selling, thanks to favorable local policies supporting agricultural innovation.
Guizhou Farmers Celebrate Bountiful Pomelo Harvest Thanks to Training and Science
Thanks to planting training and scientific management, farmers in Guizhou’s Tianshui Village enjoy a bountiful pomelo harvest, expecting 350,000 kg worth over one million yuan.
Mechanized Cotton Harvesting Transforms Agriculture in Xinjiang
Mechanized cotton harvesting is transforming agriculture in Xinjiang, boosting efficiency and productivity in China’s renowned cotton-producing region.
Feeding 1.4 Billion: China’s Strategy for Food Security Unveiled
With less than 9% of the world’s arable land, China feeds 1.4 billion people. Discover the strategies behind China’s successful agricultural development and its approach to food security.
China’s Belt and Road Agricultural Cooperation Tackles Global Challenges
China’s Belt and Road Initiative fosters global agricultural cooperation, investing billions and sharing expertise to tackle poverty and hunger, with significant developments in countries like Burundi.
Myanmar Youth Sees China-ASEAN Expo as Opportunity to Boost Economy
A young resident of Myanmar hopes that exhibiting agricultural products at the China-ASEAN Expo will boost the country’s economy.
Organic Angus Beef Farming Thrives in Xinjiang’s Bole Region
Bole in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region revitalizes agriculture with organic Angus beef farming.
Xinjiang’s Ripe Tomatoes Poised for Global Market Entry
Xinjiang’s rich sunlight and temperature variations make it ideal for tomato cultivation. Local businessman Abliz aims to bring his perfected tomato sauce to the international market.