An older woman smiled and said, "Lin Yue, now that you explain it, I understand. There's so much to learn about irrigation!" Her eyes showed a look of sudden realization, and the surrounding villagers nodded in agreement.
Lin Yue smiled and replied, "Yes, Auntie. These techniques may seem complicated, but as long as we practice more, we will definitely master them." Her eyes were full of encouragement, and she felt gratified to see the villagers' positive response.
Over the next few days, Lin Yue and Chen Yu led the villagers in on-site training in the fields. They taught them step-by-step how to use the new testing tools to assess soil fertility and how to operate irrigation equipment. The villagers were enthusiastic and actively participated in the practical exercises.
In the field, Lin Yue, holding a soil fertility tester, squatted down and said to an older man, "Uncle, look, insert this tester into the soil, then press this button, and it will read the soil fertility data." As she spoke, she demonstrated the operation, her eyes intently fixed on the tester's display screen. The older man learned diligently, his eyes fixed on Lin Yue's movements, muttering the operating steps aloud.
Chen Yu, on the other hand, was instructing the villagers on how to operate the irrigation equipment. Carrying an irrigation hose, he shouted, "Everyone, pay attention! This sprinkler head can adjust the range and intensity of the water spray. We need to adjust it according to the planting density of the new crops." His voice echoed in the fields, and sweat streamed down his forehead, but his eyes remained full of enthusiasm and energy.
During the training, some minor incidents occurred. Once, a young villager accidentally sprayed water onto a neighbor while operating the irrigation equipment. The villager who was sprayed immediately jumped up, shouting, "You little rascal, what are you doing?!" His face was covered in water droplets, his hair was soaked, and he looked both embarrassed and angry.
The young villager looked apologetic and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, brother, I didn't mean to. I'm not very good at operating this." His eyes were full of guilt, and he stood there helplessly.
Seeing this, Lin Yue quickly went over to mediate. "Don't worry, everyone, this is just a small accident. It's inevitable to make mistakes when you first start operating the equipment. We need to be understanding. Brother, go change your clothes so you don't catch a cold," she comforted, patting the villager who had been sprayed on the shoulder. Then she said to the younger villager, "Don't be discouraged. You'll get the hang of it after a few tries. Let's keep practicing." Her eyes revealed tolerance and encouragement, easing the tense atmosphere.
As the training progressed, the villagers gradually mastered the new planting techniques. But Lin Yue was not satisfied with this; she knew that to improve yield and quality, she also needed to work on pest and disease control. So, she organized another training session on pest and disease control.
At the training session, Lin Yue drew various pests and diseases on a blackboard, explaining their harm and control methods to the villagers in detail. "Fellow villagers," she said seriously, "these pests and diseases are like enemies of our new crops. If we don't control them in time, they will destroy all our hard work." She picked up a piece of chalk and pointed to the pest illustrations on the blackboard. "Look," she continued, "this pest bites the leaves of the new crops, preventing them from photosynthesizing properly. We must learn to identify them and take measures before they multiply in large numbers."
An experienced villager asked, "Lin Yue, we used to use pesticides to control pests and diseases. Do you have any new methods this time?" His eyes held a hint of expectation, hoping to learn a more effective method.
Lin Yue replied, “Pesticides can indeed control pests and diseases, but excessive use can damage the soil and new crops. This time, we will adopt an integrated pest management approach. In addition to using low-toxicity, high-efficiency pesticides when necessary, we will also utilize some biological control methods. For example, we can release natural enemies of pests into the fields, such as ladybugs, which can eat aphids. This will reduce the number of pests without polluting the environment.” Her eyes revealed an environmentally conscious and scientific philosophy, hoping that the villagers would accept this new control method.
In practice after the training, the villagers began to try the new pest and disease control methods. They carefully observed the growth of the new crops in the fields, and once they found signs of pests or diseases, they took control measures according to the methods taught by Lin Yue. Some villagers carefully released ladybugs into small bottles, muttering, "Little ladybugs, you must work hard and eat all those pests." Their eyes were full of expectation as they watched these tiny insects become the guardians of the new crops.
After a period of effort, the new planting techniques gradually spread throughout the village. The villagers went from initial unfamiliarity to mastering them, and the new crops grew better and better. Lin Yue looked at the thriving crops in the fields, her heart filled with a sense of accomplishment. But she knew this was only one stage of success; many more challenges awaited them. She and Chen Yu stood on the edge of the field, gazing at that green field of hope.
Lin Yue said with emotion, "Everyone has worked hard during this time, but seeing these new crops growing so well makes it all worthwhile." Her eyes shone with satisfaction, and a gentle breeze made her hair sway softly.
Chen Yu nodded and grasped Lin Yue's hand: "Yes, but we can't let our guard down. We must continue to monitor the growth of the new crops to ensure everything goes smoothly." His eyes were filled with determination. The two figures were stretched long in the setting sun, as if they had become one with the land. They would continue to protect the village's hope and move towards a more prosperous future.
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