On May 21, the eve of the fifth anniversary of Academician Yuan Longping's passing, Bai Zeyu, a young man from Madagascar studying at Hunan Agricultural University, along with researchers from the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, visited Yuan Longping's grave to pay tribute. He said that hybrid rice has brought tremendous changes to his country, effectively solving food shortages for many people. His wish is to return home after completing his studies to help the people of his homeland, carry forward Yuan Longping's kindness and spirit, and inspire others to learn from him. According to reports, hybrid rice developed by Yuan Longping's team rapidly increased Madagascar's food self-sufficiency rate, not only addressing hunger but also significantly boosting local farmers' incomes. Madagascar has printed the image of Chinese hybrid rice on its currency, symbolizing not only the nation's emphasis on food security but also expressing gratitude for China's assistance, with hybrid rice becoming a bridge that deepens the friendship between China and Madagascar.

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

Chinese source: Chinanews