Return to the countryside to engage in industry

Chapter 250 Insufficient Funds
Potatoes reproduce in two main ways, sexual and asexual.

In the vast rural areas of China, asexual reproduction is adopted, that is, the use of potato tubers for reproduction.

The potato tuber is a swollen and shortened abnormal stem, which is both a vegetative organ and a reproductive organ.

The asexual reproduction method is very simple, convenient for cultivation and management, the growth period is relatively short, it shows consistency in terms of physiology and tuber quality, and it still maintains the characteristics of the original variety in terms of genetic stability.It is less disturbed by biotic or abiotic adverse environments, because it has strong vitality in the early stage of plant development.

However, this propagation method has a great disadvantage. The amount of seeds used in planting is very large, which will naturally increase the production cost.

If the grower has a large planting area, he needs to prepare enough tubers. According to the calculation that 100-150kg of tubers are needed per mu of land, Yang Zhenyu needs to cultivate 2000-3000kg of potato seeds in advance for [-] mu of potato land, which is costly and labor-intensive.

Vegetative reproduction is not suitable for large-scale cultivation.

The sexual reproduction mentioned by Professor Lin Ping is to reproduce through the seeds borne by the artichoke itself, which, like grass crops, can reproduce from generation to generation.

The seeds grown through sexual reproduction are small in size, easy to store, and have a long storage time.Seedling cultivation only needs 5~6g per mu, which reduces the production cost.

Professor Lin Ping said: "Sexual reproduction can prevent the degradation of potato quality, and may even increase yield.

Director Yang, when cultivating seeds, we must pay attention to several points.

First, the dormant period of the seeds of this kind of propagation is longer, about half a year. Generally, the seeds harvested in the current year cannot be used for sowing. It is better to use the seeds of the next year, that is, the seeds cultivated now. Planting in the first half of the following year is more appropriate.

Before sowing, remember to do a germination test to ensure that the seeds are fully developed.

The second thing to pay attention to is that the potato seeds are very small, and the planting method of direct sowing cannot be used. It is better to use the method of raising seedlings and cutting them.

First sow the seeds in a seedling tray with a loose substrate to raise the seedlings, wait until the seedlings grow 4 to 5 true leaves, and then transplant the seedlings to the ground when they grow to 8 to 10 true leaves.

It is similar to the process you used to grow watermelon seedlings before.

The last point is also the most important point. Cultivating seedlings and cultivating seedlings is a very meticulous and cumbersome work, and seedlings must be raised in hotbeds.

Because seedlings have a long growth period, they are vulnerable to viruses. "

Even though Yang Zhenyu tried very hard to understand what Professor Lin Ping said, his mind was still confused.

One thing he understands is that it is better to sow the yam seeds cultivated by sexual reproduction this year after every other season.

Other things are very professional, Yang Zhenyu said in a daze, "Professor Lin, I would like to trouble you to go to the village to provide technical guidance."

Hands-on teaching is more practical.

Lin Ping nodded and said: "The sexual reproduction method of potatoes has been gradually promoted in the southwest region, and we will send relevant technical personnel to teach the method at that time."

"That would be great." Yang Zhenyu said with a smile, "Professor Lin, is this considered a patent?"

Lin Ping couldn't help laughing. He admired Yang Zhenyu's courage and vision, but he was a little novice when it came to technical issues.

He shook his head with a smile and said, "Director Yang, your potato is at most a hybrid."

Yang Zhenyu smiled awkwardly, and said modestly, "It seems that I have too much to learn."

Lin Ping encouraged: "Director Yang, don't worry, take your time, you are already better than many village directors I have met, at least we can still communicate normally."

Ok!

In the eyes of the professor, this is considered a relatively high evaluation.

Yang Zhenyu stood up and said, "Okay then, Professor Lin, I won't bother you with your work, and I'll ask you if you have any questions."

Lin Ping smiled and said, "You are always welcome. After the experimental farm is built, it will be more convenient for us to communicate."

Yang Zhenyu said: "I am very much looking forward to that day coming soon."

From the issue of potato seed cultivation this time, we can see the benefits that Wesfarmer's technology has brought to Yangjiawan Village.

When Yang Zhenyu returned to Yangjiawan Village, he saw villagers from other groups also digging yams in the field.

Although they are not as big as the yams in the back mountain, the harvest is quite good. The villagers are all smiles, and they dig them out and send them to the potato flour factory to sell for money.

When Yang Zhenyu returned to the village committee office, Yang Fengxian rushed up and confirmed to Yang Zhenyu, "Director Yang, should we still collect potatoes from the villagers according to the plan from years ago?"

Yang Fengxian's face and tone showed that he was in trouble with collecting yams.

"According to the original plan." Yang Zhenyu nodded first, and then asked, "Is there a problem with the account?"

Yang Fengxian said seriously: "Director Yang, I have made a budget. Now the villagers have harvested more than 3000 mu of potato land, and the yield of local potato ranges from 5000 to 20 catties per mu, while the 7000 jin you planted in the back mountain Acres of yams may reach about 50 catties per acre. According to the current market price of yams in Qingjiang County, the price of one kilogram of yams is two yuan. If the whole village’s yams are collected at this price, the company must prepare at least [-] in cash .This still excludes the cost of transportation, labor, and storage.

About 15 yuan has been invested in the fifth phase of the winery. The price of the production line is basically negotiated, 26 yuan, and the later construction cost will not be less than [-] yuan.

When we established Shengyuan Agricultural Technology Company with Wesfarmers, we had already spent nearly 30 yuan.

Now the production of baijiu can't keep up, and it can't continue to cash out, and the dealer's account can't catch up for a long time. Now the company's working capital can't turn over. "

After hearing this, Yang Zhenyu felt that this was indeed a big problem.

But it's not without solutions.

Yang Zhenyu thought for a moment, then raised his head and asked, "Has the farm's loan been approved?"

Yang Fengxian said: "The procedure has been completed, and the money has not arrived yet."

Yang Zhenyu said: "Go and urge the bank again, if you can come down soon, use this loan to make up for it first.

If it doesn't come down, I will first use the [-] acres of yams in my back mountain to produce yam flour. The money will be recorded first, and then calculated after it is sold.

The yams sent by the villagers are still collected at the market price. "

Yang Fengxian suggested: "Director Yang, why don't you consider buying at a reduced price?
The profit from the sale of the produced potato flour belongs to the company and will be distributed to the villagers at the end of the year. I believe they will understand. "

Yang Zhenyu immediately shook his head and rejected Yang Fengxian's proposal, "The price cannot be lowered. First, it will be unfair to the villagers. In addition, it will cause the company's shareholders to speculate wildly. The stability of shareholders' hearts is more important than anything else."

Yang Fengxian nodded, "I understand. I will notify Yang Song and Yang Chuan to come to a meeting tomorrow to discuss the detailed acquisition plan."

Yang Zhenyu nodded: "Follow the method I said to solve the money problem as soon as possible. I am also contacting the sales channel recently, and everyone will work hard together to get through this hurdle."

"I see, Director Yang." Yang Fengxian nodded in response, turned and left the office.

(End of this chapter)