Chinese water-saving expertise empowers Pakistan’s sustainable agriculture2025-09-17
The 15-day China-Pakistan International Training Workshop on Modern Agricultural Water-Saving Irrigation Technology was recently concluded in Islamabad, Pakistan. China's latest technologies, equipment operation methods, management experience, and development models of high-efficiency water-saving agriculture were shared with 23 Pakistani professionals from agricultural departments, scientific research institutions and universities.

Chinese hybrid rapeseed spreads fragrance across Pakistan2025-09-12
With the switch on, the rapeseed spun rapidly in the press. Soon, a strong aroma filled the air. Watching the bright golden rapeseed oil flow into a barrel, Pakistani farmers all smiled with satisfaction.

China-Pak MoU on sesame would be a win-win situation: Chinese agri expert2025-09-11
In China, when people think of sesame, their first impression is rich oil or fragrant pastries. But in fact, this tiny seed could become a "chip" that leverage the upgrading of international industries.

Pakistan-China Firms Sign Agricultural JVs Worth $601.25 Million at 2nd B2B Conference in Beijing2025-09-10
Pakistan and China further deepened cooperation in the agriculture sector as enterprises from both sides signed joint ventures (JVs) worth $601.25 million during the 2nd Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference, held in Beijing on September 4 during the Prime Minister of Pakistan's visit to China.

MoU signed to facilitate China-Pak coop in maize breeding & industrialization2025-09-08
It's no secret that the most pressing issue facing Pakistani agriculture today is water scarcity. So, how could we best adapt to local conditions, as well as turn this bottleneck, a national constraint, into an opportunity for development? Developing drought- and infertility-tolerant crops is imperative, and maize, as a global staple, is the perfect choice.”

Chinese cauliflower varieties upgrade agriculture in Pakistan and beyond2025-09-06
As climatic changes had made farming more difficult, more and more Pakistani farmers decided to experiment with Chinese vegetable seed varieties, which they had heard were more resilient, higher-yielding, and better suited to withstand extreme weather conditions.

Shanghai Spirit Injects Momentum into Pakistan's Agricultural Modernization2025-09-04
"We learned not only advanced agricultural knowledge and techniques in China, but also the spirit of innovation and collaboration that makes agriculture a force for prosperity," said a Pakistani trainee who returned from the SCO agricultural base in Yangling Demonstration Zone in Shaanxi province.

Tianjin's cauliflower seeds help address local industrial bottlenecks in Pakistan2025-09-01
In recent years, Tianjin's cauliflower seed exports to Pakistan have accounted for over 70 percent of Pakistan's annual planting, helping to address bottlenecks in the local cauliflower industry.

China-Pakistan agricultural cooperation delivers breakthroughs in sugarcane research2025-08-28

Sowing seeds of technology: Pakistani graduates to drive modern farming back home2025-08-27
On August 15, one month after returning to Pakistan, Akbar posted a short video of the final episode of his "Diary of Studying in China" on social media. "I want more friends to see China's beautiful countryside, modern agricultural technology, and hospitable people," Akbar said in the video.

Pakistan’s “Thousand Agriculture Graduates” Training Program launches second batch in China2025-08-27
Chengdu hosted the opening ceremony of the second batch of 1,000 agriculture graduates of the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s Initiative for Capacity Building in China on August 26. The event marked the start of a three-month training program for 276 Pakistani agricultural professionals, with 190 participants studying at Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan and 86 at the Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) in Chengdu.

Rice Breeding Program for South & Southeast Asia Launched in Kunming2025-08-27
KUNMING, Aug. 27 (China Economic Net) - The South Asia & Southeast Asia Rice Molecular Design Breeding Network was officially established in Kunming, Yunnan, China. The network was founded during the South Asia & Southeast Asia Upland Rice Network Annual Meeting held in Kunming from August 19 to 22, serving as a hub and platform for seed industry cooperation between China and countries across South and Southeast Asia. At the annual meeting, agricultural science experts and scholars from more than ten countries, including China, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, gathered to explore future cooperation in rice genetic resources and breeding technologies. According to organizers, the network will leverage Yunnan’s position as a regional hub, the rich rice genetic resources of South and Southeast Asian countries, and China’s expertise in molecular design breeding theory and technology. The goal is to cultivate new rice varieties that can adapt to climate change and strengthen food security. Gong Jiashun, Deputy Director of the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, noted that the Belt and Road Initiative advocates consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, and agricultural science cooperation among countries embodies this spirit. He pinpointed that the new platform aims to move research from the lab to the field, turning scientific findings into tangible benefits for farmers. At the symposium, domestic and international experts discussed breeding climate-resilient rice varieties for South and Southeast Asia, identifying beneficial new genes in local rice resources that could help address climate change, promoting the application of China’s advanced molecular design, interspecific hybridization, and upland rice breeding technologies abroad, and training a new generation of young breeders.

190 Pakistani Students Come to HZAU for Cutting-edge Agri Training2025-08-26
As part of the Pakistani Agriculture "Thousand Talents Plan" training program, Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) welcomed a delegation of 190 Pakistani students on Monday. They will be divided into three specialized fields - aquaculture and processing, fruit and vegetable production and processing, and smart agriculture - for a three-month study under the bilateral youth development program. This program, rooted in Pakistan-China cooperation, aims to train 1,000 Pakistani agriculture graduates in leading Chinese institutions to adopt advanced farming practices. HZAU is responsible for training 190 Pakistani agricultural managers and technical professionals, all of whom hold bachelor’s degrees or higher, with 154 possessing master’s degrees or higher. The implementation of this program not only exemplifies the continued collaboration in agriculture but also represents a practical step taken jointly to promote agricultural development.

Sweet prospects: Elevating Pakistan's mango exports2025-08-25
Pakistan, the world's sixth-largest mango exporter, boasts over 200 varieties yet struggles to translate its abundance into export growth. With around 1.2 million tonnes of mangoes produced annually over the past several years, the country still exports only about 10% of its produce. High production costs and persistent quality concerns continue to constrain growth.