China’s Agriculture Ministry recently approved the import and use of soybeans as a raw material using Bioceres' Crop Solutions drought tolerance technology. 

It’s a technology that gives crops greater tolerance to a lack of water and is hailed as a landmark development for agriculture. 

Bioceres is promoting the technology for farmers who have been suffering from harsh weather, while China’s decision paves the way for its entry into a key market.

CGTN’s Joel Richards reports.

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