Feng Zhang
Regional Director, East & South-East Asia
Beijing Representative Office, Internal Post Box 85, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 12 Zhonggunancun Nandajie, Beijing 100081, China
CABI centre: China
Situated in CABI’s most populous member country, and one of the fastest growing economies in the world, CABI has had a presence in China since 1980. Our centre in Beijing works across the whole of East Asia, a region that faces huge challenges of food security and environmental sustainability.
Related projects
Partnerships for improving fruit production in DPR Korea
Despite advances in agriculture in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea), a shortage of fresh produce undermines the population’s nutritional status. Fruit is grown on large state farms and cooperative farms, but pests and diseases reduce yields and quality. CABI is working with key stakeholders in the fruit sector to develop best practice guidelines for fruit integrated pest management.
Start: 01/10/16 -End: 31/03/20
Partnership with DPR Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture
Agricultural production in DPR Korea is low, resulting in food shortages and the need for international aid. Ensuring food security is a priority for the government. We have helped the newly-established Department of Plant Protection to sustainably improve agricultural production by optimizing its ability to develop and implement plant protection strategies. We have enhanced their operational capacity, improved access to knowledge and facilitated interactions with international counterparts.
Start: 01/04/13 -End: 30/09/16
