Chitwan, Aug. 11 -- The China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) and Nepal's Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) held the first trial seedling transplanting ceremony on Monday at the China-Nepal Southern Agricultural Science and Technology Park Hybrid Rice Demonstration Zone.

The CFRD said in a statement that this ceremony is a major milestone in the ongoing agricultural cooperation between Nepal and China, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

37 high-yield hybrid rice varieties were transplanted during the event as part of the demonstration project.

The event was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song, Bharatpur Metropolitan City Mayor Renu Dahal, AFU Vice Chance...