China-EU annual meeting discusses agriculture technologies

The China-EU Annual Meeting of Key Technological Innovation Cooperation Research for IPM in Agriculture, hosted by Guizhou University, was held on Oct 28 in Guiyang.

Over 60 representatives from 18 European and 13 Chinese institutions participated in the meeting.

The meeting, supported by the national key R&D program, is a collaborative effort between China and Europe, with funding from both sides. Led by Guizhou University and the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment, the project involves over 10 domestic universities, research institutes, and companies, collaborating with 10 research institutions and eight renowned companies from seven European countries.

The project aims to enhance existing integrated pest management techniques for crops, focusing on developing new technologies centered around biological pest control to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.

The five-day annual meeting involves discussions on various collaborative tasks, particularly addressing shortcomings in information sharing and result dissemination. Roundtable meetings and collaborative sessions will be held to report on project progress and discuss the innovative development of IPM technologies in China and Europe. Experts from both sides will also visit demonstration sites showcasing integrated project technologies.