上合组织农业基地有效推动农业科技交流合作

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Agricultural Technology Exchange Training Demonstration Base has led to significant advancements in agricultural technology cooperation among member countries, particularly through the development of agricultural standards and practices [1][2]. Group 1: Agricultural Technology Development - Over the past six years, the SCO Agricultural Technology Base has established 11 agricultural technology demonstration parks in other SCO countries, resulting in the formulation of 7 crop production standards and over 10 production technology regulations [1]. - The base has sent 73 batches of over 190 experts to conduct comparative trials on 115 excellent varieties across 13 categories, including wheat, corn, and soybeans, with successful demonstrations in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan [2]. Group 2: Trade Growth and Economic Impact - The agricultural trade between Shaanxi Province and SCO countries has seen rapid growth, with import and export values increasing from 640 million yuan in 2021 to 2.14 billion yuan in 2024, representing a growth of over 230% [2]. - The Shaanxi government aims to enhance the SCO Agricultural Base by focusing on key areas such as drought-resistant crop breeding and agricultural water-saving irrigation, thereby contributing to the agricultural development of SCO countries [2].