The 2024 World Expo on Digital Agriculture (WEDA) wrapped up in Chengdu this week, blending tech innovation with international cooperation like a TikTok trend gone global! 🌾🚜 Hosted by China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the event spotlighted cutting-edge smart farming tools – think AI-powered harvesters and blockchain crop tracking – while strengthening ties with Belt and Road partners.
By the Numbers
🔥 100K+ attendees 💻 10M+ livestream views 🤝 2M+ social media interactions
Why It Matters
As climate challenges grow, WEDA became a hub for sustainable solutions. A ministry spokesperson called it \"FarmVille meets real-world impact,\" highlighting partnerships with 23 countries to share drought-resistant tech and automated irrigation systems.
Tech Spotlight
Visitors geeked out over: • Solar-powered drone planters 🚁 • Soil health NFTs (yes, really!) • VR farm management simulators
What’s next? Developers announced plans for an open-source agriculture AI platform launching in 2025 – because saving the planet needs teamwork! 🌱💡
