Over 60 nations joined forces at the 2025 International Conference on Reducing Food Loss and Waste in Shandong, China, to tackle one of humanity’s biggest challenges: ending hunger by 2030. 🌍✨ The event spotlighted China’s role as a key player in advancing agricultural tech and cross-border collaborations to slash food waste and boost food security.
Ismahane Elouafi of CGIAR highlighted how precision farming and AI-driven crop monitoring could 'transform food systems,' while Burundi’s Environment Minister Prosper Dodiko praised China’s hybrid rice projects, which have already doubled yields in his country. 🇧🇮 Denmark’s Ambassador to China, Michael Starbaek Christensen, emphasized sustainable practices, noting joint ventures in vertical farming and cold-chain logistics that reduce spoilage. 🚜💡
From drone-powered pest control to blockchain-enabled supply chains, the conference showcased innovations bridging the gap between lab and field. As global populations rise, these partnerships prove that ending hunger isn’t just a dream—it’s a tech-powered race against time. 🏃♂️🌾
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BizTalk: Path to 'zero hunger' goal through agri-tech and partnerships
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