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After Guangming Factory's agricultural machinery was widely promoted in rural areas, Wang Dashan realized that simply providing machinery was not enough. To truly realize agricultural modernization, it was also necessary to popularize agricultural science and technology knowledge and stimulate farmers' sense of innovation so that they could better use these machines and explore new agricultural development models suitable for local areas.

Therefore, Guangming Factory cooperated with local agricultural departments and scientific research institutions to carry out agricultural science and technology popularization activities in various rural areas.

At a larger township market, Guangming Factory set up an agricultural technology display stand, which was surrounded by farmers who came to the market.

Wang Dashan stood on the display stand, holding a megaphone and speaking loudly: "Fellow villagers, we now have good agricultural machinery, but to make these machines play a greater role, we still need to understand some agricultural science and technology knowledge. For example, different soils are suitable for growing different crops, and how to properly apply fertilizers to make crops grow better, all of these are very particular."

An old farmer shouted from the audience: "Director Wang, our ancestors have been farming like this for generations, why should there be so many particulars?"

Wang Dashan smiled and replied: "Uncle, times have changed. Now we have scientific methods that can make our harvest better. Take fertilization for example. In the past, we might have spread fertilizer based on experience, but now we can know exactly what the soil lacks based on soil test results, and then apply fertilizer in a targeted manner. This saves fertilizer and increases yields."

At this time, Xiao Chen, a technician from Guangming Plant, came over with some soil samples and testing instruments and said to everyone: "Fellow villagers, this is the soil testing instrument. Put the soil sample in and we can quickly get the soil fertility, pH and other data. We can adjust the planting plan and fertilization plan based on this data."

The farmers gathered around curiously and watched Xiao Chen operate the instrument.

A young farmer named Xiao Li asked, "Master Chen, is this instrument accurate? If we use this method, can we really produce more grain?"

Xiao Chen said affirmatively: "Xiao Li, these instruments are professionally calibrated and very accurate. We have tried them in many places and found that by following scientific planting and fertilization methods, grain yields have increased significantly."

As part of the science and technology popularization activities, Guangming Factory also organized agricultural science and technology lectures.

Agricultural experts were invited to explain agricultural pest and disease control knowledge to farmers.

The expert said at the podium: "Fellow villagers, pests and diseases are a major problem that affects crop yields. In the past, you could only watch your crops being eaten by insects, but now we have many prevention and control methods. For example, biological control uses the natural enemies of pests to control the number of pests; there is also chemical control, but you must pay attention to the rational use of pesticides and not abuse pesticides, otherwise it will affect the quality of soil and agricultural products."

A woman said worriedly: "Expert, we don't even know what the natural enemies of pests are, what can we do?"

The expert patiently explained: "Don't worry, sister-in-law. We will provide training for everyone to identify pests and their natural enemies. We will also provide some eggs of natural enemy insects for everyone to release in the fields. In addition, we will also teach everyone how to use pesticides safely, such as when to use the pesticides and what the dosage is."

With the popularization of agricultural science and technology knowledge, some farmers have begun to have innovative ideas.

In a village, several farmers approached the village chief and proposed a new planting model.

Farmer Zhang said to the village chief: "Village chief, our village has a lot of hillside land, but the grain yield was not high in the past. Now that we have the small farming machinery from Guangming Factory, I wonder if we can plant fruit trees on the hillside land and raise chickens under the fruit trees. The chickens can eat the insects in the orchard, and the chicken manure can fertilize the fruit trees. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone?"

The village chief thought for a while and said, "Lao Zhang, this is a fresh idea. But I haven't tried it yet. Will it work?"

Lao Zhang said confidently: "Village head, I listened to the science and technology lecture organized by Guangming Factory before. It mentioned the model of ecological agriculture. I think our idea is a bit similar. And we have machinery to help, so planting trees and raising chickens will be much easier."

The village chief decided to support Lao Zhang and his friends' idea. He found Xiao Zhao, the local promoter of Guangming Factory, and told him about the idea.

Xiao Zhao said excitedly: "Village head, this is a very good innovative idea. Our factory will definitely support it. We can provide some technical guidance, such as recommendations for fruit tree varieties suitable for local planting, as well as chicken house construction and chicken breeding management techniques."

With the support of Guangming Factory, Lao Zhang and his team began to implement their ecological agriculture pilot project.

After a period of hard work, the fruit trees in the orchard thrived and the chickens grew fat and strong.

Other farmers in the village saw the results and followed suit.

The innovative model of this village has also attracted the attention of surrounding villages, and many village chiefs have brought villagers to visit and learn.

The head of a neighboring village said enviously: "Your village is really ahead of the curve. The combination of agricultural technology and innovation has great development prospects."

Wang Dashan was very happy when he heard the news.

He came to the village and said to the villagers: "Fellow villagers, your innovative spirit is a powerful driving force for agricultural development. Guangming Factory will continue to support you. Together we will explore more new ways of agricultural development and make our rural areas prosperous."

Driven by the popularization of agricultural technology and farmers' innovation, agricultural development in rural areas has shown a vibrant scene, farmers' income has gradually increased, and they are full of confidence in the future.