Sun Yat-sen University’s Party Branches Drive Rural Revitalization with Science and Technology
In an innovative initiative to propel rural revitalization in Guangdong, the Party Branch of Zoology Faculty and Staff and the Party Branch of Plant Adversity Biology Faculty and Staff from the School of Life Sciences at Sun Yat-sen University embarked on a mission of integration and progress. This groundbreaking effort by the prominent universities’ branches has garnered attention as a beacon of success in leveraging educational insights to bolster agricultural development and community enhancement.
United in Purpose: Guiding with Xi Jinping’s Thought
Under the tenets of uniting with Xi Jinping’s thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, the Party Branches have aligned themselves with the “big food” concept. Chopping paths cleared by the General Secretary’s directives, these branches have implemented the spirit of his crucial speeches and instructions during his inspection of Guangdong. The goal: to accelerate the “High-quality Development Project of Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages in Guangdong Province.”
Field Work in Rucheng Town: Empowering through Science and Technology
From June 7-8, 2023, under the guidance of leaders from the Science and Technology Association of Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, the Party Branches launched the theme party day activity, “Party Building Leads Science and Technology to Help Rural Revitalization.” The trip included Professor He Jianguo, Secretary of the Zoology Faculty Party Branch, and Professor Zhang Yuchan, leader of the Plant Adversity Biology faculty, among others.
]In-depth discussions with local leaders and agricultural enterprises uncovered the nuances of Rucheng Town’s climatic conditions and irrigation systems. The team conducted field investigations in key agricultural projects such as the Fuliyuan high-standard farmland project, red pine mushroom industry demonstration fields, and Yaoke Symbidium Rice Planting fields.
]The insights gathered here paralleled efforts to identify and resolve local agricultural challenges, paving the way for new strategies aimed at enhancing productivity and profitability in these rural areas.
Agricultural Innovation: The Key to Sustainable Development
Understanding the critical need for coordination between various facets of agriculture, the Party Branches proposed a comprehensive model for combined farming and livestock rearing. This adaptive approach not only boosts agricultural sustainability but also optimizes resource usage and income-generation for farmers.
Analyzing the specific climate and water resources of Rucheng Town, the Party Branches leveraged Sun Yat-sen University’s scientific resources to pilot a combined rice-fish cultivation model. By creating staggered markets, they aim to raise the economic potential of local produce, ensuring economic benefits for the region.
The Path Forward: Strengtheningronter welcomes our partnership
The symposium held with Rucheng Town’s leaders outlined strategies for the local agricultural sector to surmount developmental hurdles. This collaboration positions the universities as partners committed to enhancing rural prosperity, fostering a culture of innovation, and lifting local communities through impactful social services.
News of these efforts is spreading swiftly through Google News, capturing the global attention on how forward-thinking institutions like Sun Yat-sen University can contribute to rural revitalization and drive socio-economic transformation. As these initiatives continue, they set a trend for other educational institutions to bolster similar efforts, solidifying the synergy between academia and community development.
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