Pak-China tie-up forges agri innovations

Hafiz Muhammad Usman, currently a post-doctoral fellow at Guizhou University, expresses deep gratitude for the opportunity to introduce advanced agricultural technologies acquired in China to his native Pakistan. Since its inception in 2017, Guizhou University has spearheaded the “PhD Village Chief” programme, extending invitations to doctoral students, postgraduates, and undergraduates to partake in agricultural activities. They are encouraged to apply their scientific research achievements to foster agricultural development in rural areas, particularly in their hometowns. This year marks a significant milestone as the university welcomes foreign participants for the first time. According to Wang Yong, professor and deputy director of the department of plant protection in the College of Agriculture at Guizhou University, the programme attracted five post-doctoral fellows from Pakistan and India.