中国与乌干达开展农业合作——助力“高原水乡”农业提质升级（共创繁荣发展新时代）

Core Insights - The Global Development Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping has gained traction over the past four years, fostering a consensus on prioritizing development and contributing to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind [1] Agricultural Modernization in Uganda - Uganda, known for its favorable climate and abundant rainfall, is experiencing significant agricultural modernization, particularly through the South-South cooperation project involving China and the FAO [1] - The project has led to substantial increases in rice yields, with hybrid rice production reaching 2 to 3 times that of conventional varieties [2][3] Impact on Local Farmers - Approximately 90,000 acres of rice fields have achieved high yields, benefiting nearly 8,000 farmers with an average annual income increase of about 8 million Ugandan Shillings [3] - The introduction of high-quality millet varieties has also resulted in yield increases of 4 to 5 times compared to local varieties, with demonstration planting covering 1,000 acres [3] Innovative Agricultural Techniques - The rice-fish co-culture technique has been successfully implemented, providing ecological benefits and increasing productivity without the use of pesticides [5] - The establishment of agricultural technology demonstration centers has facilitated the training of local farmers, enhancing their agricultural skills and knowledge [6] Broader Agricultural Cooperation - The collaboration between Uganda and China in agriculture is seen as a successful model of South-South cooperation, with potential to elevate agricultural development across the region [7] - Ongoing projects include agreements for the export of various agricultural products to China and the establishment of a working station for agricultural technology exchange [6][7]