From 24 to 29 October 2025, 39 delegates from 12 agricultural machinery associations across the Asia-Pacific region joined the 10th Training and Study Tour of the Regional Council of Agricultural Machinery Associations in Asia and the Pacific (ReCAMA) in Wuhan, China. The programme was co-organized by the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), alongside the China Agricultural Machinery Distribution Association (CAMDA), the China Agricultural Mechanization Association (CAMA), and the China Association of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers (CAAMM).

 
Held under the theme “Cutting-Edge Technologies in Agricultural Mechanization”, the Training and Study Tour’s programme featured a four-day agenda including training sessions, visits to the 2025 China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition (CIAME), a ‘B2B matchmaking gala’ and field visits. The event provided a platform for delegates to observe emerging trends shaping the future of farming and explore market opportunities for technological cooperation and business development.

  
On 25 October, delegates participated in training sessions on agricultural mechanization and digital transformation. Presentations covered the development of regional digital agriculture service systems to support income growth and sustainable farming for small and medium-sized farmers, the role of self-learning agricultural robots in achieving high-yield and efficient production, and the exploration and deployment of intelligent machinery across diverse agricultural scenarios. Speakers also shared insights on empowering smallholder farmers through smart agricultural machinery and examined how digital technologies can drive sustainable agricultural development. 

 
Association representatives from Bangladesh, China, India, Mongolia, Nepal, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, and Viet Nam presented country experiences, including innovations in agricultural mechanization as well as developments in harvesting and post-harvest technologies. The session facilitated knowledge sharing and strengthened regional exchange on mechanization trends.

From 26 to 27 October, delegates visited the CIAME exhibition, where cutting-edge innovations in agricultural technology were displayed. Advanced solutions included three-dimensional agricultural intelligent robots, and smart agricultural machinery integrating AI vision, deep-learning algorithms, and robotic-arm technologies.  The exhibition highlighted the rapid development of smart and sustainable mechanization solutions across the agricultural machinery industry.

 
On 28 October, participants visited Hubei Yiongxiang Agricultural Equipment Co., Ltd., where they observed machinery assembly processes and localized mechanization solutions designed for rice production systems. In the afternoon, the delegation visited Huazhong Agricultural University, gaining insights into innovation initiatives led by the College of Engineering and observing field demonstrations at the university’s Full-Process Rapeseed Mechanization Research Center; Orchard Rail-based Transport Demonstration Site; and National Digital Horticulture Innovation Sub-center. The visits showcased applications in smart agriculture, digital farming, and advanced agricultural engineering technologies. These field activities provided participants with practical exposure to scientific research and enterprise-level innovation.

  
The activities in Wuhan reinforced the objectives of ReCAMA to advance agricultural mechanization, deepen regional exchange and foster sustainable trade and investment in the agricultural machinery sector across the Asia-Pacific region. CSAM will continue to work with ReCAMA members and partners to advance innovation, cooperation, and sustainable mechanization development across the Asia-Pacific region.