Core Insights - The 2025 World Food Forum, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is taking place in Rome, Italy, with Pinduoduo representing Asian enterprises for the second consecutive year [1][2] - Pinduoduo's Vice President Wang Haiwei emphasized the importance of nurturing "new farmers" who are tech-savvy and grounded in local realities to drive the transformation of global agricultural systems [1][9] - The forum's theme is "Working Together for Better Food and a Better Future," coinciding with the FAO's 80th anniversary, and features discussions on the transformation of the global food system [1][2] Pinduoduo's Role and Contributions - Pinduoduo has been recognized for its innovative contributions, having won the FAO's annual innovation award in 2022 [2] - The company supports youth agricultural innovation teams, providing a platform for them to showcase their solutions at the World Food Forum [9][10] - Pinduoduo's initiatives include the "Billion Support" program aimed at fostering a new generation of farmers equipped with digital skills [1][10] Innovations and Competitions - The Science and Innovation Forum featured 12 youth agricultural innovation teams, with two teams from China and the U.S. advancing to the finals [3][6] - The "Muyu Cloud Computing" team developed an AI-based monitoring system for pigs, achieving a seven-day advance in disease detection and significantly improving labor efficiency [5][6] - The "Verdia Diagnostics" team created a solution for detecting crop diseases using nanotechnology, which can identify issues 3 to 7 days before visual symptoms appear [5][6] Global Engagement and Future Plans - Pinduoduo has supported the Global Agricultural Innovators Competition since 2020, attracting over 1,000 teams and thousands of young agricultural innovators [9][10] - The 2025 Global Agricultural Innovators Competition saw participation from 97 countries, with a record number of digital agriculture solutions submitted [9] - Pinduoduo aims to bridge the gap between innovative ideas and practical applications in agriculture, fostering a closed-loop system from concept to market [10]