Interview with Liu Yahong, President of South China Agricultural University: Promoting Agricultural Modernization International Cooperation is the general trend

Liu Yahong, President of South China Agricultural University

Text/Yangcheng Evening News all -media reporter Tan Yan

Figure/Yangcheng Evening News all -media reporter Zhou Wei

On June 15th, South China Agricultural University and Mexico's Chapinggo Autonomous University and the Martogoso Federal University of Brazil signed a contract to jointly build a "Chinese+Agricultural Science and Education Development Center". According to reports, this is the world's first batch of "Chinese+Agricultural Science and Education Development Center" in China and the first "Chinese+Agricultural" overseas demonstration project.

On December 18, 2020, the "China-Latin American Agricultural Education Science and Technology Innovation Alliance" (hereinafter referred to as the "China-Latinner Alliance") formed by China and Latin America Agricultural Science and Technology Institute was officially established. This is established by South China Agricultural University and led, including non -governmental, non -profit openness and international multilateral cooperation platforms added by 63 agricultural universities, scientific research institutions and enterprises in China and 15 countries in Latin America.

On February 22, 2022, South China Agricultural University signed an inter -school cooperation agreement with the Chaping Ge Autonomous University in Mexico. In March of the same year, the Spanish-Chinese online course teaching exchange project between the two schools was officially launched, laying a language foundation for the cultural exchanges between the two sides.

What cooperation will Guangdong and Mexico and even Latin America be carried out in agricultural cooperation? A few days ago, Liu Yahong, president of South China Agricultural University, accepted an exclusive interview with Yangcheng Evening News.

In the post -epidemic era, agricultural science and education innovation played a vital role

Yangcheng Evening News: What kind of platform is President Liu Yahong introduced the "China-Latin American Agricultural Education Technology Innovation Alliance"?

Liu Yahong: The China -Latinner Alliance was initiated and led by South China Agricultural University. At present, the alliance has included 63 agricultural universities, scientific research institutions and enterprises in China and 63 Latin America. The alliance mainly focuses on the areas of high -quality new varieties, digital agriculture, smart agriculture, green agriculture, animal and plant epidemic prevention and control, agricultural machinery equipment, grain loss, agricultural quality and safety, deep processing of agricultural products, agricultural and rural environmental governance. Through the establishment of a cooperation platform, innovative cooperation mechanism, and strengthening resource sharing, it has promoted the mutual benefit and development of the national agricultural education science and technology field of China and Latin America.

Yangcheng Evening News: What is the original intention of establishing the alliance?

Liu Yahong: Agricultural science and education innovation is the most important driving force for the development of agriculture and rural areas. Although my country and Latin American countries are far away, they are the birthplace of the world ’s farming civilization. The geographical climate conditions are similar, and the vision of sustainable agricultural development is integrated.

In 2020, the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia has brought profound changes to international relations, and global agricultural development faces new challenges and opportunities. In my opinion, whether it is to deal with challenges or promote the recovery and revitalization of agricultural and rural economic recovery and revitalization in the post -epidemic era, agricultural science and education innovation play a vital role.

As the main participant of agricultural technological innovation, universities should participate in international agricultural cooperation with a more proactive attitude. Therefore, we have the idea of ​​establishing the "China -Latinating Agricultural Science and Education Innovation Alliance". We hope to deepen the comprehensive partnership between China -Latinating and common development and joint development of the China -Latinating Destiny Community to contribute to the wisdom and strength of the China -Latinating Destiny community.

Chaping Ge Autonomous University in Mexico became one of the first batch of cooperative universities

Yangcheng Evening News: On June 15th, South China Agricultural University and Mexican Chapinggo Autonomous University, Brazil's Matugrozo Federal University signed a contract to jointly build a "Chinese+Agricultural Science and Education Development Center". In March of this year, Hua Nong and the Spanish-Chinese Online Course Teaching Exchange Project at Chaoping Ge Autonomous University in Mexico started. Could you please introduce the cooperation between Hua Nong and the University of Mexico?

Liu Yahong: There are three Mexican universities that are currently joining the league. Cooperation is mainly concentrated in smart agriculture, agricultural machinery equipment, high-quality new varieties selection, green diseases and insect pests, animal science, co-construction of Chinese botanical gardens, Western language-Chinese teaching and practical agricultural technology Training and other aspects.

Since last year, with the coordination and help of the Chinese Embassy in Mexico and the Consulate General of Mexico, we have conducted several video conferences and cooperation details with three universities in Mexico. The Grando Autonomous University of Mexico was originally known as the Mexican Agricultural University, which is highly consistent with our university in the agricultural field. The University of Gwadahada, Mexico is also one of the important universities in the Mexica country and even Latin America.

On February 22, 2022, Hua Nong and Mexico Chaopingo Autonomous University signed an inter -school cooperation agreement. Beginning in March, Hua Nong and the Spanish-Chinese Online Course Teaching Exchange Project of Hua Nong and Mexico Autonomous University was officially launched. On June 15th, South China Agricultural University and Mexico's Chapinggo Autonomous University and the Martogoso Federal University of Brazil signed a contract to jointly build a "Chinese+Agricultural Science and Education Development Center". This is the world's first batch of "Chinese+Agricultural Science and Education Development Center" in the world, and it is also the first "Chinese+Agricultural" overseas demonstration project of Hua Nong.

Yangcheng Evening News: At present, what role will the Spanish-Chinese online curriculum teaching exchange project carried out by Hua Nong and Charuan Ge Autonomous University in Mexico and what will it play for the research and research and research of agricultural research in inter-schools?

Liu Yahong: Language is the most important communication tool for human beings. Spanish is one of the six common languages ​​of the United Nations. It has a large population and is the second largest language in the world after English. Chinese is currently the most populous language in the world. One of the United Nations General Language. Since Chapongogo Autonomous University in Mexico became the alliances of the China -Latinner League, the two universities have actively discussed cooperation and have reached cooperation intentions in the fields of language and cultural exchanges, agricultural science and education. Subsequently, the two universities signed a memorandum of inter -school cooperation and opened online Chinese and Western courses for teachers and students. Language is connected, and people are easy to merge, and future exchanges will be smoother. This also lays the foundation for the subsequent humanistic exchanges and scientific and technological cooperation between the two parties.

In addition, on the basis of the full communication with the Language and Exchange Center of the Ministry of Education, Hua Nong participated in the "China -Latinos and the Caribbean National Principal Forum" and first elaborated the concept of "Chinese+agriculture", which received a warm response from all walks of life in China and Latinos. Essence With the support of the Yuhe Center, in Latin America's construction of the "Chinese+Agricultural Science and Education Development Center", Mexico's Chaping Ge Autonomous University became one of the first batch of cooperative universities.

Relying on the center established on June 15th, we will actively carry out cooperation and exchanges in language teaching, cultural heritage, agricultural education, scientific research, skills training, etc., and give full play to the advantages of important agricultural universities in China and Latinos. To strengthen projects and create a global "Chinese+Agricultural" demonstration center.

In open cooperation, jointly enhance agricultural scientific and technological innovation capabilities

Yangcheng Evening News: According to information, under this platform, Hua Nong's cooperation with Latin America is not limited to Mexico, but also many countries in Latin America. Everyone has reached cooperation consensus in crop breeding, agricultural resource protection and utilization, pest control and control, new energy technology, and smart agriculture. What benefits do you think of multinational agricultural cooperation between universities can bring to both parties?

Liu Yahong: I think the key to modern agriculture is scientific and technological innovation, and international scientific and technological cooperation is a major trend. As one of the subject of scientific and technological innovation, universities should integrate into the global scientific and technological innovation network with a more active attitude. ability.

Agricultural cooperation between universities can bring together government policy support, academic scientific research results, school -enterprise resources and social influence, on the basis of peaceful cooperation, openness, tolerance, mutual learning, mutual benefit, and win -win , By carrying out joint scientific research research and high -level talent training, holding large academic seminars, co -construction of agricultural science and technology research and development centers, joint laboratories, agricultural demonstration parks, etc., achieve the effect of 1+1> 2, and work together Go to higher levels.

Global agricultural development is facing new challenges and opportunities. Agricultural cooperation provides a solid foundation and practical needs for international exchanges. Whether it is to deal with challenges, ensure global food security, or to promote the recovery and revitalization of agricultural and rural economic economic recovery in the post -epidemic era, agricultural science and education cooperation played a vital role.

Regardless of any country, agriculture is the basic guarantee of people's livelihood projects. It is a common demand for people to eat, safe, and healthy. Agricultural cooperation is an important area in international exchanges, providing the foundation for expanding other exchanges and building a bridge.

- END -