Visit by Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesBCG was proud to host the President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Dr Zhai, on his Australian tour supported by the Crawford Foundation.
Dr Zhai visited along with colleagues from the National Rice Research Institute, International Co-operation Division, and Vegetable and Flower Institute.
Discussions centred on BCG experiences with farmer education, extension and communication, as a solution to one of the key challenges facing China – lifting production to meet future demands.
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CAAS delegation enjoyed lunch at the home of Ian McClelland, BCG Chairman
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The delegation inspecting a soil pit at the Flexible Farming Systems site.
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