As technology gradually takes root in the field of ecological protection in villages, Lin Yue increasingly recognizes that scientific and technological talents are like scarce and precious seeds, a key force leading the village's ecological development to greater heights. Without their wisdom and creativity, even the most advanced technological equipment and techniques cannot be fully utilized to achieve maximum effectiveness and realize the coordinated development of the village's ecology and economy.
Lin Yue first set her sights on the vast expanse beyond the village, actively establishing connections with relevant departments in various universities. She tirelessly traveled between the city and the countryside, personally visiting universities to engage in face-to-face exchanges with professors and experts in ecology, environmental science, and agricultural technology. With sincere emotion and a firm belief in the village's ecological development, she described the village's beautiful scenery, unique resources, and the opportunities and challenges it faced in the process of ecological protection. In a meeting with an agricultural university, Lin Yue detailed the village's soil conditions, traditional crop cultivation methods, and the urgent need for precision fertilization and green pest control technologies during the transition to ecological agriculture. Her eyes shone with anticipation as she said, "Our village is like an unpolished gem, possessing unlimited potential. However, we lack professional technological guidance, like a ship sailing on a vast ocean without a lighthouse. I sincerely hope that you and your team can join us and use your knowledge and wisdom to illuminate the path forward for the village." The experts were moved by Lin Yue's enthusiasm and the village's potential, ultimately reaching a cooperation agreement. Batch after batch of graduate and doctoral students, led by their mentors, came to the village to carry out scientific research and practice projects.
The arrival of these scientific and technological talents was like a clear spring flowing into a dried-up pond, bringing unprecedented vitality and innovative thinking to the village. In the field of ecological agriculture, they went deep into the fields to conduct comprehensive and meticulous testing and analysis of the soil. By collecting soil samples from different plots, they used advanced laboratory equipment to test indicators such as organic matter content, pH, and trace elements. After extensive data analysis and comparative studies, they developed personalized precision fertilization plans for the villagers. According to statistics, after adopting precision fertilization technology, fertilizer utilization increased by about 30%, and crop yields increased by an average of about 15%. At the same time, in terms of pest and disease control, they introduced biological control technology, releasing natural enemies of pests in the fields, such as Trichogramma wasps and predatory mites. This green control method not only effectively reduced the use of chemical pesticides and lowered the risk of pesticide residues in agricultural products, but also protected the ecological balance of the farmland. Data shows that the use of chemical pesticides decreased by about 50%, while the loss rate of crops due to pests and diseases was controlled within 5%.
In ecological restoration projects, scientific and technological personnel also play an irreplaceable role. They conducted a systematic ecological assessment of the damaged forests surrounding the villages. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, they created topographic maps, vegetation cover maps, and soil erosion distribution maps of the forests, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their ecological status. Based on the assessment results, they then developed scientifically sound restoration plans. For example, in areas with severe landslides, ecological slope protection technology was employed. First, high-strength geogrids were laid on the slopes to enhance stability. Then, herbaceous plants and shrubs with well-developed root systems, such as Bermuda grass and Amorpha fruticosa, were planted on the geogrids. The roots of these plants can penetrate deep into the soil, stabilizing the soil and preventing soil erosion. After a period of restoration, the vegetation cover in the landslide area significantly increased, and soil erosion was effectively curbed. According to monitoring data, the soil erosion modulus in this area decreased from over 5,000 tons per square kilometer per year to below 1,000 tons per year.
To cultivate local scientific and technological talent in the village, Lin Yue established a science and technology training center. She invited visiting science and technology experts to serve as lecturers, offering a series of science and technology courses for the village's young people, including basic knowledge of ecological environmental protection, cutting-edge agricultural technologies, and environmental monitoring and data analysis. In the training classes, the young people eagerly absorbed the knowledge. They took careful notes and actively asked questions and interacted. A young man named A-Qiang, who initially had only a superficial understanding of agricultural technology, developed a strong interest in ecological agriculture after participating in the training courses. He proactively followed the experts to the fields to practice, learning advanced planting techniques and management experience. Under the experts' guidance, he tried using a new irrigation system and organic fertilizer in his own farmland, resulting in a significant improvement in crop yield and quality. He excitedly said, "This scientific knowledge is like a magic key, opening the door to a new understanding of agriculture for me. I want to study hard and become a science and technology leader in the village in the future, contributing my strength to the village's ecological development."
In promoting the integration of village ecology and industry, science and technology talents have demonstrated outstanding innovation capabilities. They have cleverly combined ecological agriculture with ecotourism to create unique rural ecotourism experiences. For example, in the village's ecological orchard, these talents designed a "fruit tree adoption" tourism activity. Under the guidance of science and technology personnel, visitors can adopt a fruit tree and participate in the processes of pruning, fertilizing, and harvesting, experiencing firsthand the joys of ecological agriculture. Simultaneously, a smart agriculture demonstration area has been set up in the orchard, where visitors can learn about the operating principles of advanced technologies such as the orchard's intelligent irrigation system and pest and disease monitoring system through touchscreens, experiencing the perfect integration of technology and agriculture. Statistics show that since the "fruit tree adoption" activity began, the number of visitors to the orchard has increased by 200% year-on-year, not only boosting the sales of ecological agricultural products but also providing more employment opportunities for villagers.
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