Cassava crops reflect growing agricultural cooperation between China, Africa
In an agricultural demonstration center in the Republic of the Congo, Chinese machinery automates cassava processing, boosting efficiency and ensuring a stable flour supply, addressing longstanding manual processing challenges. This partnership reflects China's pivotal role in cassava technology and its commitment to African agricultural development. Through initiatives like technical training and joint projects, China shares expertise and fosters innovation in cassava farming and processing across Africa.
Recent plans aim to expand the cultivation of new cassava varieties and advanced farming techniques, demonstrating China's ongoing support for Africa's agricultural transformation. This collaboration extends beyond farming to industrial applications, with automatic production lines for cassava products set up in several African countries. By improving cassava yields and processing capabilities, the partnership seeks to enhance food security and alleviate poverty, exemplifying the mutual benefits of Sino-African agricultural cooperation.
This collaboration is part of broader agricultural initiatives that have significantly increased crop yields and attracted substantial Chinese investment in African agriculture. As farm productivity rises, trade between China and Africa is expanding, creating new opportunities for economic growth and shared prosperity. This collaborative effort underscores the shared commitment to reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development in both regions.
Source: Cassava thrives in deepening Sino-African agri cooperation - BELT AND ROAD PORTAL (yidaiyilu.gov.cn)