Could high-tech greenhouses and AI-powered crop monitoring be the future of Malaysia's agriculture? 🌱 A top Malaysian scholar says the country should take notes from the Chinese mainland's large-scale farming innovations to boost food security and efficiency.
'China's use of digital tools in agriculture – like drone-based pesticide spraying and smart irrigation systems – offers valuable lessons,' said Ahmad Safuan Bujang of the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute. He spoke exclusively to CGTN at the 2024 World Expo on Digital Agriculture, where over 50 countries showcased agri-tech breakthroughs.
With Malaysia aiming to reduce food imports, experts argue that adopting precision agriculture (think soil sensors 📡 and blockchain-tracked supply chains) could modernize traditional farming practices. China currently operates over 200 national-level digital agriculture pilot zones, a model gaining global attention.
This cross-border knowledge exchange comes as Southeast Asia faces climate challenges threatening rice yields 🌧️→🌡️. Could smart farming be the region's next viral trend? 🌏
