Global digital agriculture bootcamp held for young innovators in China
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Global digital agriculture bootcamp held for young innovators in China
Agroup of young entrepreneurs from eight countries have completed a three-day digital agriculture bootcamp in Yunnan province, part of a global effort to equip the next generation of agrifood leaders with the skills and tools needed to solve real-world farming challenges.
" At FAO, we believe that youth-led innovation powered by emerging technologies and digital public infrastructure can play a transformative role in building more climate-resilient, efficient and equitable agrifood systems," said Vincent Martin, Director of the FAO Office of Innovation.
The Digital Agriculture Innovation Bootcamp, co-hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations( FAO), Zhejiang University and e-commerce platform, Pinduoduo, brought together 18 start-up founders for handson training and field research. All participants were previous winners of the Global AgriInno Challenge, an FAO-led competition recognising youth-led innovation in agriculture.
The bootcamp builds on the momentum of past competitions and is part of Pinduoduo ' s ongoing campaign to drive agricultural modernisation through digital tools and scientific innovation.
The programme was split into two parts. The Yunnan leg, held in the ancient village of Gusheng in Dali, gave participants firsthand exposure to how digital agriculture is being deployed at the grassroots level. Entrepreneurs conducted interviews with local farmers, visited‘ Science and Technology Courtyards’, or field-based research stations and observed smart farming initiatives aimed at improving soil health and reducing chemical use.
Agricultural research, talent development and technology promotion are core parts of the strategy. The company said it will continue using its digital platform to improve productivity at the source of the supply chain and support rural revitalisation efforts.
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