On November 27, teachers and students from the College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University visited Wuhan Yafei Seed Co., Ltd. (Yafei Seed) with strong interest in its characteristic vegetables, carrying out a fruitful teaching practice activity. Through on-site visits, study and communication, the participants gained an in-depth understanding of Yafei Seed’s scientific research progress and remarkable achievements in characteristic vegetables, especially the R&D and innovation of specialty vegetables and seeds, injecting new vitality and inspiration into the practical courses of the college’s students.

Director Liao Jianqiao of Yafei Agricultural Science and Technology Park warmly welcomed the teachers and students, and gave a detailed introduction to Yafei Seed’s R&D team, technological innovation and flagship products. He also presented the characteristic vegetables on the display shelf, including broccoli, Broccolini and Lacinato kale. These vegetables feature unique appearance, delicious taste, high nutritional value and strong market competitiveness. The teachers and students showed great interest, stopping to observe, taking photos and asking in detail about the planting techniques, market prospects and potential value of these vegetables.

Afterwards, the teachers and students visited the scientific research laboratory of Yafei Seed. Researchers explained in detail the breeding, testing and analysis processes of vegetable varieties. The advanced instruments, rigorous experimental procedures and dedicated working attitude of the research team left a deep impression on the visitors, and some students even expressed their wish to apply for an internship here after graduation. Finally, led by Director Liao, the group went to the field to learn about vegetable planting, field management and pest control techniques of Yafei Seed. The students all said they had gained a lot.

This teaching practice not only enabled the teachers and students to fully understand Yafei Seed’s development achievements, scientific research strength and industry status, but also showed that as a key leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization in Hubei Province, Yafei Seed provides multi-departmental and multi-field job opportunities for graduates. This valuable practice built a communication platform for students to know Yafei Seed and join the company in the future. It is expected that both sides will continue to strengthen exchanges and cooperation to jointly promote innovation and development in the vegetable seed industry.