GUANGZHOU, (China): The Sabah delegation undertook a high-level academic exchange today at Sun Yat-sen University, featuring open lectures and tech-focused sessions.
State Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar and MCCC President Datuk Dexter Lau, along with the Sabah delegation, attended a talk titled “Rebuilding Agriculture Coordination With Feiniao Intelligent Brain,” delivered by Professor Qian Shi, School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat Sen University.
Among other points, Professor Qian emphasised the need for modern agriculture to coordinate dispersed producers.
She also discussed smart agricultural control systems as well as good practices, including the use of AI in agriculture.
Speaking to reporters later, Jamawi said the visit to Sun Yat-sen University had yielded many valuable insights, particularly into the use of AI in agriculture.
He said that, by drawing on extensive knowledge and experience in AI, “we can help develop a more modern education delivery and teaching system, especially at the Sabah Agricultural Institute in Timbang Menggaris, Kota Belud.”
In this regard, Jamawi proposed sending several ministry officials involved in AI, including lecturers from the Sabah Agricultural Institute in Timbang Menggaris, to attend training courses at the university.
The aim would be to help them understand the processes involved and how AI can support the development of the agricultural sector.
Meanwhile, Sabah MCCC president Datuk Dexter Lau also said the adoption of AI in agriculture was appropriate and timely.
“But we need to look at this not only as the use of AI in agriculture, but beyond,” he said.
