In northwest China's Shaanxi Province, the Yangling Agricultural Hi-Tech Industrial Demonstration Zone is growing into a vibrant hub for agricultural innovation and SCO cooperation 🌱🚀.
Innovation & Knowledge Sharing
Home to China's first national-level agricultural high-tech zone, Yangling showcases cutting-edge advances from AI-assisted irrigation to greenhouse automation. Researchers, farmers, and entrepreneurs collaborate to boost productivity, tackle food security, and build climate-resilient farming.
Global Inspiration
"China's integration of AI, smart irrigation, and crop science is truly impressive," said Zenzile Khetsha, Assistant Dean at the Central University of Technology in South Africa. "I was particularly inspired by Yangling's automated greenhouse systems and advanced water-saving technologies. These are practices we can adapt in South Africa to improve research, optimize production, and strengthen farming capacity."
"China knows its soils and climate in incredible detail, and that knowledge drives productivity," said Ahmad Salisu, a government official from Kano State, Nigeria. "In Nigeria, we have fertile land, but we need similar soil mapping and research to identify which crops thrive best in which regions. Integrating smart irrigation and precision farming can unlock our country's true agricultural potential."
Bridging SCO & Beyond
Through SCO-driven programs, Yangling has helped launch 12 overseas agricultural technology demonstration parks in member states like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Key collaboration areas include:
- AI-driven water-saving irrigation systems
- Climate adaptation strategies for drought-prone regions
- Strong ties between universities, governments, and farmers
- Youth engagement via tech-powered agricultural initiatives
As Yangling's global network grows, it's clear that shared innovation and sustainable practices are cultivating a brighter future for agriculture across the SCO and beyond 🌍✨.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com