Northwest China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region launched a
five-year training program on Monday to provide training for 2
million households in its rural areas.
The program consists of two parts. One is training in farming
techniques and the other in professional skills, said Qian Zhi,
vice chairman of Xinjiang.
The region's vast rural areas will have more 'farmer experts'
helping raise local agricultural productivity, said the vice
chairman, adding that 300,000 farmers and the other 30,000 who
currently work in urban areas will receive training on professional
skills.
In addition, the regional government will start a three-year
project to provide training for fruit growers, veterinarians and
breeders, said Qian.
Relevant departments are compiling accessible teaching materials
for farmers and starting from 2006 the regional government will
offer free employment information and professional training to
farmers who seek jobs in the cities, said Qian.
(Xinhua News Agency January 17, 2006)
