African agricultural experts and farmers have commended the impact of Juncao technology, a Chinese innovation increasingly used for mushroom production and livestock feed across the continent.
Developed in China, Juncao -- a hybrid grass -- is a multifunctional agricultural resource initially introduced for mushroom cultivation. It has since proven effective in addressing food security, income generation, and environmental challenges.
Innocent Shayamano, chief agriculture extension specialist and project coordinator from Zimbabwe's Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, said the technology is playing a transformative role in Zimbabwe's rural communities.
"This technology can transform lives. It aligns with our national development agenda, particularly Vision 2030, which aims to improve rural household incomes," Shayamano told Xinhua on the sidelines of a workshop on Juncao technology in Huye District, southern Rwanda.
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