Chapter 871 Agree
Qi Tongwei nodded in agreement: "Okay, let's do it! However, growing corn and rice is different from growing vegetables. We need to study the planting techniques carefully and find a reliable seed supplier."
So Qi Tongwei and Lao Li started to get busy. They asked around and contacted agricultural experts and seed suppliers to learn in detail about the key points and high-quality varieties of corn and rice. With the advice of experts, they selected corn and rice varieties suitable for the local soil and climate, and purchased seeds and fertilizers.
The planting process is not easy. There are strict requirements for the sowing time, irrigation amount, and fertilization timing of corn and rice. Qi Tongwei and the farmers come to the fields early every day to carefully sow, water, and fertilize. During this process, Qi Tongwei also did not forget to pass on his experience to young farmers, teaching them how to identify the growth status of crops and how to prevent diseases and pests.
"Xiao Hu, look at this corn seedling. If the leaves are turning yellow, it may be due to lack of fertilizer. You have to apply fertilizer quickly. And for the rice, the water cannot be too much or too little, otherwise it will affect its growth." Qi Tongwei said patiently to a young farmer.
Xiaohu nodded seriously: "Teacher Qi, I remember it. Don't worry, I will do my best."
However, just as the corn and rice were growing vigorously, problems arose. A sudden pest and disease attacked the farmland, and many spots appeared on the leaves of corn and rice, and the growth rate also slowed down significantly. The farmers were anxious and found Qi Tongwei one after another.
"Teacher Qi, what should we do? If these diseases and pests are not cured, our harvest this season will be ruined." Old Li said anxiously.
Qi Tongwei frowned, looked at the damaged crops, and said calmly: "Don't worry, I have contacted agricultural experts and they will be here soon. Let's isolate the severely damaged crops first to prevent the further spread of pests and diseases."
Soon, agricultural experts arrived. They carefully inspected the crops, analyzed the causes of the pests and diseases, and gave treatment plans. Qi Tongwei and the farmers acted quickly according to the experts' advice. They sprayed pesticides, removed diseased plants, and strengthened field management. After several days and nights of hard work, the pests and diseases were finally controlled, and the crops gradually recovered.
In addition to his busy farming work, Qi Tongwei also pays attention to the education of children in the village. He found that some children in the village were addicted to video games and lost interest in learning. This made him very worried.
One day, Qi Tongwei saw several children playing games together in the village square. One of them was Xiaohu's younger brother Xiaogang. He walked over and asked softly, "Xiaogang, why are you playing games again? Have you finished your homework?"
When Xiaogang saw Qi Tongwei, he lowered his head a little embarrassedly: "Uncle Qi, I... I'll just play for a while."
Qi Tongwei sat down next to Xiaogang and said earnestly, "Xiaogang, it's okay to play games occasionally to relax, but you can't get addicted to them. Now is a good time for you to study. Only by studying hard can you have a promising future. Look at your brother Xiaohu, who works hard in the fields every day just to make a good life for his family. You must also study hard so that you can help him and the village in the future."
Xiao Gang listened and nodded thoughtfully: "Uncle Qi, I know I was wrong. I will study hard in the future."
Qi Tongwei touched Xiaogang's head and said, "That's right. If you have any questions about your studies, you can always come to me."
Since then, Qi Tongwei has often paid attention to the learning situation of the children in the village. He organized study groups and let the children with good grades help the children with poor grades. He also used his connections to raise some books and school supplies for the village school, improving the children's learning conditions.
As time goes by, corn and rice usher in the harvest season. Golden corn cobs hang on the branches, and heavy rice ears sway in the breeze, emitting bursts of rice fragrance. The faces of farmers are filled with the joy of the harvest. They are busy harvesting crops, and their laughter echoes in the fields.
"Teacher Qi, thanks to you, we have a bumper harvest of corn and rice this year!" said Old Li happily.
Qi Tongwei looked at the harvest scene and felt a sense of accomplishment: "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. If we package these agricultural products well, we will definitely be able to sell them at a good price."
Under the leadership of Qi Tongwei, farmers carefully packaged corn and rice. They used traditional handicrafts to make the packaging, incorporating local cultural elements to make the agricultural products more distinctive. Once these agricultural products were launched, they were well received by the market, and orders came in continuously.
In addition to agriculture, Qi Tongwei has not forgotten the inheritance of traditional handicrafts. He held a traditional handicraft exhibition in the village to display the works of students, attracting many tourists to visit. He also opened a handicraft experience course to let tourists experience the charm of traditional handicrafts firsthand.
In a handicraft experience class, a child from the city developed a strong interest in hand-knitting. She followed the teacher carefully to learn the knitting skills. Although she always made mistakes at the beginning, she did not give up. Qi Tongwei watched from the side, feeling deeply moved.
"Little boy, you are learning very hard. Traditional handicrafts are our precious wealth. You must study hard and pass it on," Qi Tongwei encouraged.
The child raised his head, his eyes sparkling: "Grandpa Qi, I will definitely study hard. I think knitting is very interesting."
Looking at the children's focused expressions, Qi Tongwei seemed to see the future of traditional handicrafts. He knew that as long as everyone worked together, traditional handicrafts and agriculture would surely bloom more brilliantly on this land.
As the village developed better and better, Qi Tongwei began to think about longer-term planning. He wanted to build a comprehensive agricultural industrial park, organically combining planting, processing, sales, tourism and other links, further increase the added value of agricultural products, and help more villagers get rich.
In order to achieve this goal, Qi Tongwei ran around to seek government support and corporate investment. He participated in various agricultural exhibitions and investment promotion activities to publicize the advantages and development potential of the village. After unremitting efforts, he finally attracted the attention of some companies and reached a cooperation intention with them.
In the process of building the agricultural industrial park, Qi Tongwei encountered many difficulties. Problems such as land transfer, capital shortage, and technical difficulties followed one after another, but he never backed down. He led the villagers to overcome difficulties and advance the project construction step by step.