More than 470 related patents and latest scientific achievements from 38 research institutes nationwide were displayed at an agricultural product processing industry investment and trading fair in Zhumadian. At match-up meetings held as a forerunner to the event 79 farm produce processing companies signed 110 contracts with 46 colleges and institutes. "Scientific research institutes must understand the actual needs of companies to maximize benefits through cooperation," said Zong Jinyao, head of the agricultural processing bureau under the Ministry of Agriculture.

(Source: China Daily)