From May 17–21, 2025, China Agricultural University (CAU), in partnership with the ECONUTRI Project and Ruifeng Ecological, organized the first Agri-Research Executive Summer School for Ecological Agriculture. The event brought together 49 senior executives from leading agro-input enterprises and distribution networks across China. The program combined academic excellence, policy dialogue, and practical training to address the future of sustainable agriculture.

Keynote Speakers

• Prof. Gu Zheng (CAU MBA Education Center): Discussed the importance of market-driven differentiation and warned against blind technological upgrades without consumer focus.
• Prof. Chen Honghua (CAU College of Economics and Management): Presented on national strategies such as ‘Storing Grain in the Land’, carbon farming, and rural revitalization, highlighting opportunities for agro-input enterprises.
• Assoc. Prof. Mu Kanggou (CAU, ECONUTRI Task Leader): Explained fertilizer synergists and their role in improving nutrient efficiency while reducing losses.
• Wang Wen (Party Secretary, CAU College of Resources and Environmental Sciences): Emphasized the strategic role of the summer school in advancing China’s green agricultural transition.

Impact

The summer school concluded with a graduation ceremony under the banner ‘Synergy · Coexistence · Future’. Participants received certificates and have already begun initiating new projects, exploring digital marketing strategies, and applying insights gained from the sessions. The event highlighted the power of EU–China collaboration in building capacity for sustainable agriculture.