Prime Minister shows interest in China’s agricultural innovation, technological advancement

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Dr Mahathir (centre) being briefed during his visit to the the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Beijing. At second left is Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Datuk Salahuddin Ayub (second left). — Bernama photo

BEIJING: Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who was on a five-day official visit to China, yesterday visited the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences here to learn of China’s agricultural innovation and technological advancement.

During the visit, Dr Mahathir showed a keen interest in the research conducted by the innovation-driven
organisation.

The research conducted by the academy, among others, focused on addressing strategic and fundamental problems faced by the agricultural sector.

Through research, the academy produced new crop varieties and pesticide, and has also established a grain stem cells bank to produce agricultural crop variants.

Dr Mahathir then visited the National Agricultural Science & Technology Innovation Park here that showcased modern and hi-tech farming. — Bernama