Saturday, May 20, 2006

International Development: China to help fishermen and farmers in developing nations

China is set to provide the services of at least 3,000 experts and technicians over a six-year period to help improve the productivity of small-scale farmers and fishers in developing countries.

under an agreement signed in Jakarta Thursday with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Under an agreement signed in Jakarta Thursday with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Chinese specialists with practical expertise in irrigation, agronomy, livestock, fisheries, post-harvest handling and other fields would be gradually deployed for three-year assignments over a total period of six years.