INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
More than 600 exhibitors from over 70 nations and areas have collected in Beijing for the Third China International Supply Chain Expo.Under
the style Connecting the World for a Shared Future , the exposition highlights six major supply chains, consisting of Green Agriculture.As
environment modification and worldwide food security obstacles heighten, the demand for sustainable and resilient farming systems has
actually never been greater.Both China and Africa are uniquely placed to collaborate in this field, with fantastic potential to speed up the
development of sustainable green agricultural supply chains, bringing lasting value to their economies, communities and ecosystems.In a
conversation with China Africa Talk, Zhou Yuguang from the College of Engineering at China Agricultural University, and Kojo Ahiakpa,
Coordinator of the Agriculture Research Group at the Global Organization of African Academic Doctors share insights into the most recent
patterns, obstacles, and opportunities for China-Africa cooperation in green agriculture.Chinas green farming transitionProfessor Zhou
highlights that Chinas green farming push is deeply rooted in national policies like rural revitalization and circular agriculture
Over the previous decade, China has developed comprehensive systems to convert agricultural waste into biofuels, fertilizers, and
environment-friendly materials
Rural areas are adopting new water management, waste recycling, and eco-infrastructure jobs to reduce pollution and enhance
livelihoods.However, Zhou keeps in mind that green change is a long-term process, requiring not just innovation however also neighborhood
approval, high-level policy style, and stable investment
Demonstration tasks, regional aids, and education are crucial to scaling these modifications across rural China.Africas path:
infrastructure, climate-smart practices, and local cooperationDr
Ahiakpa explains Africas green agriculture journey as one of innovation with regional roots but dealing with structural difficulties
Facilities gaps, such as cold chains, transport networks, and storage facilities, are significant barriers to scaling sustainable
agricultural practices.Ahiakpa advises a number of steps to speed up the development of green farming: Investing in green infrastructure;
mainstreaming climate-smart agricultural practices through digital extension services; enhancing agro-processing zones to reduce
post-harvest losses; expanding green finance models to support vulnerable groups like women and youth; establishing local accreditation
systems to standardize green trade throughout African markets.Technology and South-South cooperationBoth specialists worry the function of
China has actually shared renewable energy and green agricultural innovations with African nations through UNDP-led programs, however
innovation transfer requires on-the-ground adjustment and capability building.Professor Zhou mentions that green and low-carbon items are
getting customer popularity in China, driving demand for environment-friendly farming methods
This shift uses opportunities for African producers to participate in green trade, natural accreditation, and carbon market involvement—--
areas where China could provide technical support and policy guidance.Building long-term valueBoth specialists concur that the future of
China-Africa green agriculture cooperation lies in the following areas: Co-developing research hubs to duplicate components of Chinas rural
revitalization model; promoting demonstration centers and climate-smart adaptation practices; expanding eco-certification; carbon trading
partnerships and scaling natural farming and understanding exchange programs.
