Pakistani experts impressed by agricultural development of Mianxian–China Economic Net
Pakistani experts impressed by agricultural development of Mianxian China Economic Net
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Delegation from Pakistani Agricultural Universities Visits Mianxian County in China
By Saira Iqbal
On September 25, a delegation formed by experts from Pakistani agricultural universities, including Lahore University, Pakistan, University of Haripur, and Sindh Agriculture University, arrived in Mianxian County in Shaanxi, China for a field trip.
The delegation was accompanied by representatives of Northwest A&F University to investigate agribusiness in the county, and Zhou Yunxiu, deputy county governor, gave an introduction to the development of local industries.
Exploring Agricultural Industry in Mianxian County
- The delegation visited multiple local agricultural companies, such as Shaanxi Qiongxi Ecological Agriculture Company and Mianshuichun Agricultural Development Company, to gain insights into the development of the county’s agricultural industry.
- They also visited the cigar experimental base, tea hill, and workshop of these companies to better understand their production scale, economic benefits, management systems, and technologies.
“The visit has given us an in-depth understanding of crop variety renewal, input-output ratio of facilities and technology application and promotion. We will bring the experience that we learned here to Pakistan and promote innovation according to the actual situation,” said one Pakistani expert.
Promoting Communication and Exchange
During the forum held after the visit, the Pakistani expert expressed his expectation to further strengthen communication and exchange between the university and Mianxian County.
“We both have rich experiences and complementary advantages in agricultural development. We can learn from each other to jointly promote the high-quality development of our characteristic industries,” he added.
Overall, this visit has provided valuable insights into the agricultural industry in Mianxian County and has laid the foundation for future collaboration between Pakistani agricultural universities and the county.
（Editor: Wang Su）
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment.
- Indicator: The article discusses the visit of Pakistani agricultural experts to Mianxian County in China to investigate agribusiness and learn about the development of the county’s agricultural industry. This indicates a focus on improving agricultural productivity and incomes.
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- Target 17.6: Enhance North-South, South-South, and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology, and innovation and enhance knowledge sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, particularly at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism.
- Indicator: The article mentions the expectation of further strengthening communication and exchange between the Pakistani agricultural universities and Mianxian County in China. This indicates a focus on enhancing cooperation and knowledge sharing between different regions.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment. | The article discusses the visit of Pakistani agricultural experts to Mianxian County in China to investigate agribusiness and learn about the development of the county’s agricultural industry. This indicates a focus on improving agricultural productivity and incomes. |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Target 17.6: Enhance North-South, South-South, and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology, and innovation and enhance knowledge sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, particularly at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism. | The article mentions the expectation of further strengthening communication and exchange between the Pakistani agricultural universities and Mianxian County in China. This indicates a focus on enhancing cooperation and knowledge sharing between different regions. |
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Source: en.ce.cn
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