Here in Gulazi Town in Pakistan, there are plenty of paddy fields but not enough technology. 33-year-old Cai Jun is an expert in rice cultivation and has been here for more than two years to teach the local farmers hands-on techniques in important cultivation nodes such as artificial pollination. He often spends five to six hours in the field to teach and demonstrate.

CAI JUN EXPERT IN RICE CULTIVATION GULAZI, PAKISTAN "There are only about two to three times a day to catch the flowering time, so timing is very important. We must seize the time so as to increase production."

The traditional farming concept of relying solely on nature has made it hard for locals to understand why Cai Jun's demands were "harsh".

However, the expert says it is important for them to change their perceptions and accept more scientific and modern planting techniques.

CAI JUN EXPERT IN RICE CULTIVATION GULAZI, PAKISTAN "Taking the simple impurity removal method as an example. The locals believe that rice growing in the fields is a gift from heaven and should not be removed. But as far as production is concerned, we must ensure quality."

From sowing and transplanting to field management and harvesting, real results convinced the local farmers, with rice output increasing by 80%. After graduating from university, Cai has been promoting hybrid rice technology in other countries. Before coming to Pakistan, he spent 7 years in Bangladesh. Cai Jun hopes more hybrid rice seedlings with a Chinese imprint will be produced in Pakistan, and gradually be accepted around the world.