Nepal-China sign MoU on development, exchange of agricultural technology, skills

KATHMANDU: Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) and Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on technology development and the exchange of skills in the field of agriculture. NARC Executive Director Dhurba Raj Bhattarai and SAAS Vice-Chairman Leo Younghang on Thursday signed the MoU on technology transfer and skills exchange. The two institutions will cooperate on technology transfer and promotion developed for the farmers and agriculture sector. Sharing the information about the MoU, NARC Executive Director Bhattarai said that agreement has been made to collaborate on increasing quality production as well as agriculture development. Likewise, SAAS Vice-Chairman has pledged to provide training to Nepali researchers and technicians on high-quality agricultural technology. Such training will be given to Nepali researchers on maize and sweet yam production in the near future. A delegation from China led by SAAS Vice-Chairman is in Nepal on a three-day visit. READ ALSO:

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