malaysiangKUALA LUMPUR, The 2024 World AgriFood Innovation Conference (WAFI 2024) recently kicked off at the Jinhai Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center in Pinggu district, Beijing, with nearly 800 distinguished guests from 76 countries and regions.
According to a statement, renowned scientists, university presidents, educators, entrepreneurs, as well as outstanding young representatives in the agricultural sector, gathered at the conference to focus on the theme of climate change and the transformation of the agri-food system.
They shared the latest achievements in agricultural innovation, discussed the forefront challenges in the field of agricultural science and technology, and deliberated on measures to address climate change and the direction for the future transformation of the global food system.
The conference aimed to promote innovation in world agricultural sci-tech policies and models; foster new drivers for global agricultural development; deepen cooperation among industry, academia, and r
esearch; and promote the dissemination of achievements, contributing wisdom and strength to safeguarding global food security.
Party Leadership Group Member and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Deputy Minister, Zhang Xingwang pointed out in his speech that the Chinese government has always attached great importance to agricultural science and technology innovation.
It has continuously promoted the deep integration of agricultural science and technology innovation with industrial innovation, achieving phased results that have strongly supported national food security and the modernisation of agriculture and rural areas.
A promotional event for the Agricultural Zhongguancun in Pinggu district, Beijing, was also hosted during the conference.
On the day, four plenary sessions were held, focusing on core topics such as climate change and food security, low-carbon transformation of the agri-food system, conservation of agricultural natural resources and biodiversity, as well as empowering small farmers
.
WAFI 2024 aims to attract top talents and projects, contribute to building an internationally competitive agricultural science and technology innovation cluster, enhance the influence of Beijing as an international centre for scientific and technological innovation and international exchanges, and make greater contributions to building China into an agricultural powerhouse.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency
