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After three days of debate, the delegates to the fifth Global Forum of Leaders for Agricultural Science and Technology (GLAST-2016) have confirmed a joint declaration known as

Lingshui Declaration

It is stated that scientific and technological innovation is vital for sustainable agricultural development and hence critical to global food security and poverty elimination.

It is the responsibility of research institutions and development agents to facilitate the transfer of knowledge to the most vulnerable rural populations, including in terms of advanced technologies.

A certain number of recommendations are made regarding the enhancement of Internet communications in disadvantaged areas, the role of training, finance and structuring of sectors serving rural development.