BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- More opportunities for farmers to receive vocational education were promised in a document issued by Chinese authorities on Thursday.
Courses in modern agriculture and rural construction will be opened to farmers at secondary vocational schools, according to the draft program sponsored by the ministries of education and agriculture.
All farmers below the age of 50, including agricultural business owners and managers, are eligible.
Courses will include both theoretical and practical training, covering farming, husbandry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering and business management.