A new model for farmers to start a business and become rich the planting model of lotus root and Loach

Yu Baifeng, 38, turned from a decoration worker to a farm owner and tried the new planting model of lotus root + Loach, which not only achieved good economic benefits, but also improved the ecological environment, and provided new ideas and new models for farmers to start a business and become rich.

The lotus leaves could not be seen as green next day, and the lotus flowers were extremely bright red in the sun. These days, you can see such a beautiful scenery in the Shanchun family farm in the natural village of Sancun, Chongren Town. Looking ahead, the farmland of the past has become a beautiful picture. No one would have thought that the farmer Yu Baifeng was a novice farmer.

Pursue the entrepreneurial dream of ecological agriculture

Yu Baifeng has been engaged in painting work in his early years, because he has a dream for the agricultural industry and has been thinking about making a career in agriculture. Due to the large number of young people in rural areas who go out to work and do business, most of those who stay in rural areas are the middle-aged and elderly, and the traditional farming of one household has restricted the development of agriculture. It is a trend to develop ecological agriculture and take the road of intensive management, coupled with a series of encouraging policies issued by the state, which has inspired Yu Baifeng's dream of agricultural entrepreneurship.

In 2010, Yu Baifeng gave up years of painting work and began to raise Loach. But at first, it was very difficult to cultivate Loach, and he went to other places to learn the experience of raising Loach. After returning to his hometown, Yu Baifeng contracted 5 mu of land in Chongren Village, set up a family farm and tried to raise Loach. Because he did not know the technology, the yield of Loach was very low at first, which made him very anxious. After consulting the successful experience of large farmers, he realized that suitable water and soil were very important for Loach culture.

Every other line is like a mountain. At the beginning, Yu Baifeng knew nothing about planting and breeding technology and agricultural policy, and it was difficult to start a business. "I won't just learn and ask more questions." At first, he said, he only raised Loach, but the income was slow. Later, Yu Baifeng learned from the Internet that Loach and lotus root can be cultivated, which can not only purify water quality, but also promote the growth of lotus root, which can kill two birds with one stone.

Provide a new model for farmers to start a business.

With the idea of giving it a try, Yu Baifeng planted lotus roots in the pond he contracted. Unexpectedly, two months later, the water quality became better and the lotus roots grew very well. He said: "Farm manure releases microorganisms for Loach to eat, and Loach feces can nourish lotus root growth. At the same time, Loach can also loosen the soil in lotus ponds, improve soil quality, purify water quality, kill two birds with one stone, and reduce investment. The lotus root we grow never uses chemical fertilizer, and lotus root and Loach are all grown ecologically. "

It is understood that when organic fertilizer is put into the lotus pond, the organic fertilizer is not only used as fertilizer for lotus root, but also provides rich bait for Loach. The leaves of lotus root play a sunshade role, avoid excessive water temperature to maintain stable water quality, and provide a good environment for Loach growth; Loach loosens soil to promote lotus root growth, and its feces are used as lotus root fertilizer, the two organically combine for mutual benefit.

From the initial exploration of Loach culture technology to the mixed culture of lotus root and Loach, the planting scale has also developed from 5 mu to more than 40 mu, and more than 1 million yuan has been invested one after another. Yu Baifeng tasted the sweetness of the development of ecological breeding and began to explore new planting and breeding models. A few days ago, he put crucian carp fry in his lotus pond. He said: "the mixed culture of crucian carp and Loach can not only continuously provide nutrients for lotus roots, but also improve the economic benefits of lotus ponds."

It is my duty to give back to the society.

Today, Yu Baifeng's mixed cultivation of lotus root and Loach is already well-known in the local area, and dozens of acres of lotus ponds compete with each other in the middle of summer, attracting many photography enthusiasts to shoot. "his project has been identified as an ecological demonstration project for the co-culture of aquatic vegetable Loach, hoping to encourage more villagers to grow with us, expand the local planting scale and jointly expand the ecological farming industry," he said. "

Although Yu Baifeng's exploration of ecological aquaculture has just begun, the benefits are gratifying, which makes him look forward to his lotus root and Loach. He said: "although the model of Loach and lotus root has been successful, many operation procedures and technical controls are not clear. I hope to get more technical guidance and support to fix the operation process and technical means." to achieve the effect of popularizing planting. "

"A good model brings good development." Yu Baifeng recognized everyone's preference for green ecological food. At present, he is not worried about the sales of lotus root and Loach. He told reporters: "next, he will make a pollution-free base certification for the farm. In the future, he hopes to register a trademark and constantly promote his own green lotus root, Loach, and crucian carp to become a recognized green brand."

"I never thought of being a farmer. I just wanted to do something useful for society while realizing my self-worth in life." When talking about the ideas for future development, Yu Baifeng said that in the next step, he will take the farm as the carrier for the development of ecological circular agriculture, take it his duty to return to society, and lead the masses on one side to take the road of common prosperity.