By Wu Siya

WUHAN, Dec. 4 (China Economic Net) – On December 3, the first training session of the Pakistan Agricultural Thousand Talents Program training project (Seed Production and Processing Technology Training Course), jointly organized by Huazhong Agricultural University and Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., concluded at the Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

The Pakistani trainees [Photo provided to CEN]

At the opening ceremony held not long ago, Shafqat Abbas, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR), behalf of the MNFSR, stated that the Pakistan Agricultural Thousand Talents Program training program in China is of great significance and importance. "The seed industry is a top priority for the Pakistani government, and it is hoped that this practical and hands-on training will strengthen talent development in the seed sector."

Under the guidance of professionals, the trainees went to the vegetable field area, the vegetable exhibition center, and the edible fungi exhibition platform for systematic learning.

Throughout the practice, all members maintained a positive and enthusiastic attitude, energetically asking questions and taking notes.

Trainees participate in practical courses [Photo provided to CEN]

It is understood that this training course is a concrete practice of implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of China and Pakistan on agricultural cooperation. Qingfa Hesheng has provided support through diverse methods such as on-site teaching and field practice to help Pakistani trainees gain a deeper understanding of the latest developments and cutting-edge achievements in seed production and processing, agricultural research and development.

To date, the Training Program for 1,000 Agricultural Talents in China conducted by MNFSR has sent approximately 700 Pakistani graduates to China.

Next, the organizers will invite trainees to visit laboratories in universities, research institutions, as well as high-quality enterprises to enhance their practical agricultural production skills, and make every effort to ensure the effective implementation of the training course, thus building a bridge for agricultural cooperation between Hubei and Pakistan.