Hold onto your tractors, folks! China and Thailand are planting the seeds for a smart agriculture partnership , blending tech wizardry with farming traditions. The deal got its spotlight at the 2nd China-ASEAN Digital Agriculture Forum, where Thailand’s delegation leader Anassaya Chawviang praised China’s ‘impressive’ use of drones, AI, and blockchain to boost crop yields and market reach.
Why it matters: With food security becoming a global priority, this collab could transform how Southeast Asia grows its greens. Imagine rice fields monitored by satellites
or mango exports tracked via blockchain – that’s the future they’re cultivating!
One standout? China’s ‘digital + agriculture’ model, which Thailand wants to adapt for its own farms. \"It’s like FarmVille meets Silicon Valley,\" joked a forum attendee.
Stay tuned: This partnership could soon sprout innovations in sustainable farming, cross-border agri-trade, and maybe even farm-to-table TikTok trends!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com