Yang Fang nodded and said: "Yes, the desertification prevention and control project is huge. It is difficult for an individual or a group of people to do it alone. We must mobilize the people and let everyone participate together. Only in this way can we be strong with more people."
Although there are many public welfare desertification and tree planting projects now, and they have achieved good results, their power is still too small, and they cannot fundamentally solve the current situation of poverty of the local people.
Therefore, we believe that only by mobilizing the enthusiasm of local people and allowing them to exert their own strength can we not only get rid of local poverty, but also achieve good desertification prevention and control effects.
Judging from our country's agricultural product import data in recent years, our country has become the world's largest consumer of agricultural product imports and the largest consumer of meat products.
The strong demand for meat products has also stimulated the development of the domestic breeding industry. The booming development of the breeding industry has also driven the development of the feed industry, especially green feed and concentrated feed.
Like the Central Plains, many places have given up growing grain and started growing green fodder.
The northwest region is an important gathering place for minority ethnic minorities in our country. It is also a traditional animal husbandry area and has a long history in animal husbandry.
Of course, it is also because the livestock industry is relatively developed, which leads to the degradation of grassland vegetation, thus accelerating desertification.
The two seem to be very contradictory, so we are wondering if we can combine the two. It can not only develop animal husbandry and help local people get out of poverty and become rich, but also plant trees and prevent and consolidate sand."
"This conflict has lasted in this area for thousands of years, and it has become more and more acute. I'm afraid it will be difficult to resolve." Wu Hao couldn't help but sigh after hearing this.
"Yes, but it's not that there are no solutions." Yang Fang nodded and said: "In the past, the conflicts were sharp, mainly because the people had outdated ideas, lacked scientific awareness, and did not understand the harm of fishing from the lake.
Now when we start doing this, we have to do two things at the same time. How much pasture should be planted, how many sheep should be raised, how much silage should be used, and how many livestock should be raised.
The greater the number of livestock, the more money people will make, which will also encourage them to plant larger areas of pasture. This will promote desertification control, prevent and stabilize sand, and gradually green the land.
Moreover, the reason why the desert is barren is not only due to drought, but also related to the barren desert soil. The planting of these crop pastures is conducive to improving the desert soil.
In this way, even if these people no longer raise livestock in the future, the improved soil will be more conducive to the growth of plants, thereby achieving the goal of thoroughly controlling desertification."
After hearing Yang Fang's introduction, Zou Xiaodong couldn't help but said: "The idea is good, but it may be difficult to realize it.
First of all, no matter what kind of crop it is, it needs water. Large-scale sand control and sand fixation require a large amount of water. The drought in the northwest is well known to the world, so how to get so much water.
The second problem is that whether it is gene editing or transgenic plants, there is currently insufficient evidence to prove that they are safe and will not cause harm to animals, humans, and the biological chain.
Whether the genetically modified crops you cultivate can be accepted by the public or even approved is a question."
Hearing Zou Xiaodong's words, Yang Fang nodded very calmly and said with a smile: "You are right, this is indeed the issue that everyone is most concerned about at the moment, and it is also the question that we are asked the most.
First of all, the first question is that the shortage in the northwest is a fact, and this is also the fundamental purpose of our project.
The purpose of our project is to cultivate drought-tolerant plants suitable for desert growth. If there is no shortage of water, then what is the point of continuing our project.
As for genetically modified technology, this is what everyone is most concerned about. But from a scientific point of view, genetically modified technology is still safe, but people are a little too demonized about genetically modified technology.
In fact, we have all eaten genetically modified foods more or less, such as genetically modified edible oil, genetically modified grains, and genetically modified vegetables.
Genetically modified technology has been developed for decades and is now relatively mature. Moreover, scientists and biological naturalists have been observing the impact of genetically modified plants on the natural world. Currently, there is no practical evidence to prove that it will affect the natural world and the natural world.
Cause harm to the entire biological chain.
In fact, what we do is more like a genetic hybridization technology, which hybridizes and fuses the characteristics or attributes of multiple plants. All genes come from these plants themselves, so what's the harm?
As for whether it can be approved, we must weigh the pros and cons and consider it comprehensively. If the drought-tolerant plants we cultivate can prevent wind and sand, and control deserts, I believe it will not be difficult to pass the approval."
"So, do you think we can make a profit from this? You must know that we are a company, not a charity. With so much investment, we definitely want to make a profit. How can you guarantee this?" Zou Xiaodong asked.
Yang Fang shook her head and said: "I am a scientist. I don't understand company management, and I can't guarantee whether it will be profitable. What I can do is fulfill my promise and cultivate excellent drought-tolerant plants. As for how to operate it, this
It depends on the company’s operations.”
After hearing Yang Fang's words, Zou Xiaodong originally wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Wu Hao: "Okay, what we have to do now is to cultivate these drought-tolerant plants. As for how to operate it, we need to think about it.
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Indeed, how to operate this is also a problem. With so much investment, if it cannot make a profit by then, it will have a great impact on the company.
Of course, Wu Hao is also confident in this project.
Take the drought-tolerant moso bamboo mentioned by Yang Fang before as an example. If it is successfully cultivated, the breeding alone can bring them great benefits every year. Secondly, there is the value of these drought-tolerant moso bamboos themselves, such as being used to make paper.
It is definitely an ideal raw material. And for this kind of artificial forest, the state also provides subsidies, as well as carbon sink benefits, etc. Overall, the benefits are very good.
Of course, the biggest benefit is the effectiveness of desertification control. In this way, Wu Hao and others will also accumulate huge social reputation, which is conducive to the positive and green image of their company.
Moreover, the actual investment in a biological project like this is not high. The biggest cost should be the salary of the researchers.
Therefore, in Wu Hao's view, this project may seem a bit whimsical, but it is actually quite feasible, or at least has great development prospects.
