"eco-cypriot" in the annual collection
On the eve of the spring festival, journalists walked into the village of yoo hsui, yong wan town, in the suyi district of beijing, to visit a unique annual gathering of rural goods. At the fairs, organically grown little potatoes, carrots, plumbing eco-meals, soybeans, and year-round farmers' geese, and memorable tofu... These original eco-goods, which come from the top of the field, not only have a strong annual aura, but have also become “yearly hot” for consumers to compete for。
Behind the popular market is a special farmer, dr. Wang, new farmer. As a doctor at the institute of agriculture and rural development of the people's university of china, he has taken root in the countryside for 15 years. Since 2012, he has been working with dr. Ishizu, who has also graduated from the institute and has a doctorate from the university of qinghua, to establish a “shared harvest farm” in yanamoto village, where he is engaged in ecological agriculture, working to recreate deep human-land connections and explore new paths to integrated urban-rural development。
Today, organic vegetables and groceries grown under the guidance of a process of survival have become “star products” on the annual stock. A number of citizens have come for dozens of kilometres to buy for a healthy and comfortable year。
The secretary-general of yoojimura, li bojiang, stated that the annual stock of goods not only brought about a flow of people, but also brought together people and more effectively led to the collective development of the village. “ph. D., who has played a professional and leading role in this process, has been very effective.”
Eco-control philosophy of “less intervention”
So, where does this “good conscience” come from? In a greenhouse studio in the “shared harvest farm”, an ozone release device was brought to the attention of journalists. “this equipment is used to kill bacteria and fungus in the shed.” the description of the process, “we are not seeking to eradicate pests and pests, but to keep them to a minimum through integrated means”
His ecological control system is based on three pillars:
One is fertility. Healthy soils are the basis for crop resistance. Soil fertility is enhanced through long-term application of organic fertilizers, rotational cultivation, etc., so that crops are themselves immune。
The second is facility protection. Modern shacks are used to effectively prevent intrusion and reduce the risk of infection。
The third is biodiversity cultivation. Some 100 vegetable varieties are cultivated on farms on a perennial basis to break the cumulative effects of pests and diseases of single crops through cross-cutting。
"there are few ways of completely eliminating pests and diseases." “but through systematic ecological management, we minimize the incidence of disease and pests with virtually no chemical pesticides.”
At the production end, the team, with its “less intervention, heavy system, strong foundation” as its core concept, has developed a new paradigm of ecological priority and system-wide coordination, which not only guarantees the safety and quality of agricultural products but also protects long-term land productivity。
Digital-enabled “wise agriculture”
If ecological cultivation is “root”, then efficient operation is “wing”. Although it is not a time for farming, the farms are busy. A full row of greenhouse sheds glowed in winter and sun, behind which was a modern and efficient agricultural system。
“an important reason why we have been able to land efficiently is that the village of yodo remains under collective ownership and does not have a charter”. It is explained that “a mere consultation with the village community will make it possible to rent more than 80 acres of plots as a whole, which will greatly facilitate integrated planning and intensive management, and bring stable rent income to the village group”
In 2024, the collective economic income of yodo village amounted to 3. 62 million yuan, an increase of 43 per cent over the same period, with an average household income of about 215,000 yuan。
Land concentration is the basis, while efficient operation relies on digital systems. In the case of cs, the farm is equipped with a system of online electricians to achieve a precise interface from production to consumption. For example, when 1,000 kale can be supplied on a farm, the system is open to 3,000 core members; if it is not sold, it is automatically sent to a retail platform open to the public market, which has accumulated nearly 300,000 members. Through this layered operating model, agricultural production and marketing match up to 90 per cent。
More critically, the system builds a scientific planting prediction model based on client order data accumulated over more than a decade. “for example, based on the order trend in 2025, we can predict that 10 tons of tomatoes, 10 tons of cucumbers, 8 tons of peppers will be required for the entire year, with accurate information on the fluctuations in demand per month for different varieties.” “these data provide direct guidance for the 2026 planting programme, which will actually lead to the sale of established production and demand-based cultivation”
Who's going to grow the land? The old farmer's relay stick
However, more advanced models are indispensable. At the farm entrance, a group photo was placed on a sticker. "the truth is, there's no escape!" he laughed. On the other side of the photograph are the elderly farmers. “they are over 65 years old on average and will be unable to do so in a few years.” he said with concern, "who will grow land in the future? Can new farmer pick up this baton?" this is not just a rural issue, but a common challenge to national agricultural development.”
It is gratifying to note that there are many new young faces on the farm. "these are the "new farmers" we're bringing in, and several of them already have a family inside the farm." he had fun with a couple: "looks like he's a pretty old man, but he's just as old as he's a farmer for 12 years, but he's just a little bit older."
As a relative and promoter of this “new farmer” and “old farmer” “relay”, the survival of the process draws together three main features of the “new” “new farmer”: first, new occupations — most of which cross borders from non-farm fields such as education, finance, the internet, etc.; second, high academic qualifications — more than 90 per cent have a post-secondary degree or higher, including a master's degree or doctorate; and third, new ideas — not only the pursuit of ecological farming, but also a greater commitment to promoting “one, two, three-product integration” and the extension of the diversity of entrepreneurship, such as processing, experience and culture。
In his view, the farmers of the new era could no longer follow the old road of turning their backs on the ground. “they are unable or unwilling to do purely manual work and must rely on automation, facilities and intelligence.”
From the laboratory to the field, from the writing of papers to the guarding table — the “new farmer” like chang yuang — is bringing real change to the village with expertise and firm conviction, and has given the spring season a green, healthy taste。
The “old farmers” are gradually out of line and the “new farmers” have taken root with knowledge, technology and ideals. In this field, a future relay about "who grows the land" is moving in the spring
