China calls for intl cooperation to promote green agricultural development
(World News Science)

CHENGDU - Chinese agricultural officials and scientists called for strengthening international cooperation to push forward green development in the agricultural industry and rural regions through the advancement of science and technology. At the 6th Global Forum of Leaders for Agricultural Science and Technology (GLAST), held in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China`s Sichuan province, Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization Qu Dongyu said the world is facing mounting challenges including persistent difficulties in eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, the impacts of climate change, resource depletion and environmental pollution, and growing risks of trans-boundary...