What's Happening?
The 9th Conference on Agricultural Heritage Systems commenced in Xinhua county, Loudi, Hunan province. The event focuses on exploring new strategies to enhance rural development and integrate agricultural heritage into broader economic sectors. Activities include keynote speeches, a plenary session on agricultural heritage systems, and a field investigation into the Ziquejie Terraces conservation efforts. The conference also aims to promote inbound tourism to Loudi, highlighting the region's cultural and agricultural significance.
Why It's Important?
The conference underscores the importance of preserving agricultural heritage as a means to stimulate rural economies and foster sustainable development. By integrating heritage conservation with tourism and other sectors, the initiative seeks to create new economic opportunities for rural communities. This approach can serve as a model for other regions facing similar challenges, potentially influencing policy decisions and investment strategies in rural development across China and beyond.
