Swat university, Chinese partner target horticultural exports
The agreement also covers livestock breeding, joint research and training for students, academic staff, farmers and technical workers, the university said.
The University of Agriculture Swat and China's Northwest A&F University signed a memorandum of understanding.
The stated aim is to improve export opportunities for Pakistani fruit and other horticultural produce.
Planned work covers processing, quality checks, packaging, branding and international standards.
Proposed training would reach students, academic staff, researchers, growers and technical workers.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dawood Jan said the tie-up could help Pakistani partners explore post-harvest and cold-chain technologies.