Visitors observe a robotic hand capable of automatically grabbing fruit. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]

The Zhejiang Agricultural Expo, held from Nov 22 to 26 at the Hangzhou International Expo Center, showcased a range of innovative agricultural technologies, attracting many curious attendees.

Known for spotlighting premium agricultural products, the annual event also serves as a barometer for technology-driven rural development in Zhejiang.

Highlights included a robotic hand capable of automatically grabbing fruit, intelligent harvesting robots developed by the Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and drones designed for precision seeding and crop care. Visitors were particularly drawn to the bustling "Technology Empowering Agriculture" section, which underscored the transformative role of innovation in modern farming.

A nursery garden. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]

An intelligent harvesting robot developed by the Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]

Drones designed for precision seeding and crop care. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]