Chinese-trained scientists boost Pakistan farming with modern skills
FAISALABAD: Pakistani agricultural scientists who recently completed advanced training in China have begun transferring their newly acquired knowledge and modern techniques to colleagues and researchers across the country.
The initiative marks the next phase of the Prime Minister’s China Capacity Building Program, which aims to modernize Pakistan’s agriculture sector through international collaboration and skills development.
As part of these efforts, returning experts have started organizing knowledge-sharing sessions, technical briefings, and interactive discussions at research institutes and universities nationwide. During these engagements, they are disseminating the advanced practices and technologies they learned over six months of intensive training at leading Chinese universities and agricultural institutions.
One such session was held on Wednesday at the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute in Faisalabad, where around a dozen scientists who had returned from China presented their training experiences and research insights to fellow researchers, students, and interns. The presentations highlighted modern research methodologies, innovative farming techniques, and the potential application of Chinese agricultural models within Pakistan’s local context.
“The scientists who trained in China have returned with valuable expertise in modern agricultural research and technologies,” said Dr. Sajid-ur-Rahman, Director General of Agricultural Research Punjab, Gwadar Pro reported on Wednesday. “Now the focus is on transferring that knowledge to other researchers, students and field experts so that it can benefit Pakistan’s farming sector.”
Returning participants say the training exposed them to advanced laboratories, modern agricultural technologies and innovative research approaches that could help address key productivity challenges in Pakistan. “The experience in China allowed us to observe cutting-edge research and practical applications of technology in agriculture,” said Rahil Shahzad, a scientific officer who participated in the program. “Our responsibility now is to share those techniques with fellow scientists and translate them into practical solutions for Pakistani farmers.” Staff Report
