Pakistan - December 22, 2024 A revolutionary agricultural project, jointly developed by Chinese experts and Pakistani researchers, is taking shape in Pakistan's Punjab province, driving innovation on an unprecedented scale and aiming to tackle food insecurity, a pressing issue both domestically and globally. Spanning over 5,000 acres (more than 2,000 hectares), a high-tech farm in the province is at the forefront of transforming Pakistan's agricultural landscape. It's part of a larger effort to achieve food security by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and collaborative expertise. At the heart of this project is the use of high efficiency irrigation systems and state-of-the-art agricultural machinery. By integrating both imported Chinese equipment and locally manufactured tools, the goal here is clear - maximize yields while minimizing costs. Pakistan's agricultural sector has long faced challenges. With more than 60 percent of farmers relying on low-quality seeds from informal markets, the initiative seeks to bridge the gap by developing hybrid seeds better suited to changing climatic conditions. Beyond crops, the initiative extends to livestock and dairy farming. Pakistan's milk and meat sector remain largely under commercialized. This project aims to change that by introducing large-scale and tech-driven livestock farms. With modern technologies, these farms aim to improve productivity while boosting local economies through job creation and supply chain development. Food processing and distribution are also key components. With several economic zones under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor focusing on agri-processing, projects like this are strategically positioned to tap into larger markets. Shotlist: Punjab province, Pakistan - Dec 22, 2024: 1. Aerial shots of agricultural project; 2. Various of irrigation, pesticide spraying at farmland; 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Sarfaraz, farm manager (full name not given) (ending with shot 4): "We have taken advantage of Chinese technology, especially in agricultural mechanization. We have introduced and imported state-of-the-art Chinese tractors which are very comfortable and work at scale. They have a higher rate of efficiency per day per person than our traditional model of tractors."; 4. Various of tractors working at field; 5. Various of farmland; 6. Various of cattle at farm; 7. SOUNDBITE (English) Shamraiz Akram, livestock manager (ending with shot 8): "The main purpose of this project is to import animals that are high in milk and meat quantity to increase our milk and meat production at the national level."; 8. Cattle at farm; 9. Various of farm, tractor. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]