On the afternoon of April 15, Li Zongyou, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Chief Agronomist of Hubei Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and other leaders visited Wuhan Yafei Agricultural Science and Technology Park for research and guidance, and spoke highly of Yafei Seed’s efforts in revitalizing Hubei’s seed industry, supporting rural revitalization, and innovating scientific research achievements.

During the visit, Mr. He Yafei, General Manager of Yafei Seed, accompanied Li Zongyou and his entourage to tour Yafei Agricultural Science and Technology Park, and inspected key scientific research facilities including the molecular breeding laboratory and experimental fields of Yafei Seed. The ecological beauty of Yafei Agricultural Science and Technology Park featuring garden, orchard and vegetable yard styles, the standardized and process-based park management, as well as the branded and differentiated overall image of Yafei Seed, all left a deep impression on Li Zongyou.

During the research, Li Zongyou highly praised the scientific research breakthroughs made by Yafei Seed in solving the 'bottleneck' problem of broccoli in China; he fully affirmed the efforts made by Yafei Seed in vigorously promoting high-quality varieties such as cabbage and cauliflower, helping farmers increase income and become rich, and boosting the revitalization of rural industries in Hubei. In addition, he pointed out that Yafei Broccolini and Yafei Lacinato kale, two healthy new vegetable varieties, are in line with the national healthy diet consumption trend, and expressed great expectation for the Isatis Root Broccolini and Lacinato kale to be launched by Yafei Seed soon.

Relevant leaders from the Hubei Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hubei Provincial Seed Administration, Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Wuhan Economic Development Zone accompanied and participated in this activity.

Strive for further progress! With the guidance and support of leaders and experts at all levels of the provincial government, Yafei Seed will surely scale new heights in all work. All staff of Yafei Seed will boost morale, forge ahead, and contribute more to the development of Hubei’s seed industry and the revitalization of rural economy!