Modern Farming Tech from China Boosts Global Food Security
Modern farming technologies from China are strengthening food security across the Global South, helping farmers increase yields and promoting sustainable development.
Food Security
Global Seed Vault Gains 11,000 New Seeds to Safeguard Future Food Security
Over 11,000 seed samples have been added to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, enhancing efforts to protect crop diversity and secure future food supplies.
May 30 Declared International Day of Potato: A Global Celebration
The United Nations declares May 30 as the International Day of Potato, highlighting its crucial role in global food security and sustainable agriculture.
Global Experts Gather in SW China to Boost Agrobiodiversity
At the third International Agrobiodiversity Congress in Kunming, experts urged global cooperation to safeguard agrobiodiversity and promote sustainable food systems.
International Day of Plant Health Highlights Urgent Need for Sustainable Solutions
May 12 marks the International Day of Plant Health, emphasizing the critical role of healthy plants for life on Earth and highlighting innovative approaches like China’s AI-powered systems for sustainable protection.
Chinese Scientists Uncover Gene for Heat-Resistant Rice
Chinese scientists have discovered a gene that boosts rice’s heat tolerance without sacrificing quality or yield, a breakthrough that could secure rice production amid rising global temperatures.
Scientists Unlock Gene for Bigger, Better Peanut Crops
Scientists from Australia and China have discovered genetic variations that could dramatically increase peanut crop yields by unlocking genes that control seed size and weight.
China Confident in Food and Energy Security Without U.S. Imports
China announces it can secure its food and energy supplies without imports from the United States, emphasizing that domestic reserves are ample and alternative sources are available globally.
China Aims for Record Grain Harvest by 2025
China aims to boost its grain output to a record 709 million tonnes by 2025, building on last year’s high, according to a new report. Soybean production is also expected to rise significantly.
Golden Rice Revolution: Chinese Tech Transforms Malaysia’s Sekinchan Fields
Chinese-developed hybrid rice technology boosts yields in Malaysia’s Sekinchan, increasing harvests from 8 to 12 tonnes per hectare and paving the way towards food security.