Chinese International Science and Technology Collaboration.

FAISALABAD Sep 5: Chinese International Science and Technology Collaboration and University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) will strengthen their agricultural and research ties to flourish the sector in terms of joint efforts on climate smart agriculture, seed, different crops and horticulture sector. Chinese delegation including Guobao Yuan and Jiang Maoshuang form Hubei D-gene Seed Co. Ltd; Li Yin from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Shen Xiangling and Hu Yongfeng from China Three Gorges University along with PHEC Chairperson Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan and progressive farmer Javed Feroz visited the university and called on UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali. The meeting discussed the possibility of collaboration in climate-resilient wheat; rice, cotton, sorghum, corn, soybean and agriculture on marginalized land and horticulture. They agreed at collaborated efforts will pave the way to learn from each other’s experience and to cope with common challenges. Guobao Yuan briefed about their working on different crops and way forward to address the agrarian challenges. He said that the cooperation will bring tangible results to excel in the sector. Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali said that China-Pak seed center should be established to work jointly for high-yielding varieties. He said that university is recognized as one of the world best agriculture universities. He said that university has developed heat-tolerant wheat, pasta wheat, hybrid wheat, cotton, soybean and other crop varieties that has resulted in boosting up the production. He said that under the Confucius Institute UAF 22000 students have learnt Chinese language whereas university is running joint degree programs in collaboration with China. Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan stressed upon the need for public private partnership so that research work can be translated into the goods and services. He said that at the time, it is need of the hour for the joint efforts to ensure the food security. He said that universities of province have tremendous talent and research work.