From 8 to 12 October, a three-member delegation from the Americas Affairs Centre of the World Academy of Agricultural Sciences (WAAS) carried out an agricultural field visit to the Republic of Suriname.

Located in northern South America, Suriname features a tropical rainforest climate with abundant land and solar-thermal resources, boasting great potential for agricultural development. During the visit, the delegation held discussions with local agricultural, animal husbandry and fishery organisations and experts, visited agricultural production bases, and investigated the development of characteristic industries such as rice and tropical fruits and vegetables. Both sides exchanged views on sustainable cultivation, germplasm resource development, industrial chain improvement and agricultural technical cooperation.

This visit further consolidates the communication channel between WAAS and the agricultural sector of Suriname. Moving forward, the Americas Affairs Centre will sort out research findings and explore feasible avenues for technical exchanges and demonstration cooperation, jointly promoting the sustainable development of tropical agriculture in the region.