Workshop on Farmland Development and Management
China-ASEAN Agricultural Cooperation
August 15 – 28, 2007
Agri-business Management Institute, Ministry of Agriculture
Beijing, Peoples Republic of China
The workshop was held at Agri-business Management Institute, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) in Beijing, Peoples Republic of China from August 15 – 28, 2007. The workshop is a component activity of China-ASEAN Agricultural Cooperation. It was undertaken because China-ASEAN Agricultural Cooperation realized the most ASEAN countries has common problem: lack of effective measure on development, protection and management of farmland; lower level of agricultural technology; incomplete irrigation and water facilities; the increase in production relies on the increase of area of cultivated land. In addition, serious threat to food security and sustainable agriculture development are common that includes decrease of organic elements in the soil; degradation of land fertility; deterioration of land arability; shallower top soil and increased proportion of low-yielding farm land are common to the ASEAN countries.
The workshop aims to introduce policies, practices and advanced technologies in farmland fertilizer, transformation of low yield farmland and irrigation in China to ASEAN member countries; build a platform for cooperation between the enterprises of China and ASEAN member countries in the field of arable land development and management; and push forward the implementation of “go abroad strategy”.
Nineteen participants coming from 7 ASEAN countries participated in the workshop. In the workshop proper, the undersigned presented country paper focusing on the Philippines experiences in the management and development of marginal farmland. The presentation focused on the technologies being used in the Philippines in the management of highland, hilly land and upland marginal areas. The technologies are grouped under the following category: Soil Conservation; Soil Fertility; Water Resources and Pest Management. Other participants presented as well their country papers. The presentations were followed by discussion and interactions among participants with inputs from the organizing committee. The activity was followed by lectures and presentations on the following topics:
- Arable land protection in China
- Agricultural Development in China
- Agricultural Administration in China
- Plant Nutrition management
- Water Resources and Use
- Soil Quality Assessment
Several field tours were done during the workshop, visiting various farms (Xiang tang village, Xiangtanshan Farm and Tianjin). The participants were also exposed to the culture and Chinas heritage by visiting the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and the Great Wall.
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