From June 3 to 5, the 12th Chinese Agricultural Technical Assistance Mission in Guinea-Bissau held a training course on high-yield rice cultivation in the central region of Bafata, with the aim of boosting local grain production and strengthening agricultural development. The course provided systematic training in essential rice cultivation techniques for agricultural officials, farmers, and technicians from across the country. 

More than 210 participants from major rice-producing regions, including agricultural authority officials and large rice producers, took part in the program. Chinese experts presented the integrated concept of “quality seeds, good practices, and advanced techniques,” covering topics such as seedling cultivation, field management, and integrated pest and disease control. The instruction was tailored to Guinea-Bissau’s environmental conditions and agricultural practices.

To support the training, the team of experts distributed materials in Portuguese and established a long-term technical follow-up mechanism to help farmers apply the skills in practice.

(Source: Xinhua Portuguese, on June 6)