[Well-off China] Xinjiang Xibo "Donkey": From "I know nothing" to a technical expert
[Explanation] In Wuzhu Niulu Village, Qapqal County, Yili, Xinjiang, a Xibe guy born in the 90s took two years to change from an ordinary farmer to a donkey-raising expert on a local farm, and his life was prosperous. .
Recently, the reporter met him on the farm.
[Concurrent] Song Song, a skilled worker on a farm in Qapqal County, Xinjiang
Don't think that these donkeys are small, all of them are treasures.
For example, our donkey milk, donkey skin, and donkey meat, our donkey milk sales are particularly good, reaching more than 100 kilograms a day.
[Explanation] Song Song's family lived in the local area, originally working as a farmer at home.
In 2018, after the establishment of this donkey farm, he chose to work here, and his income has increased a lot.
[Concurrent] Song Song, a skilled worker on a farm in Qapqal County, Xinjiang
Before I came to the venue, I was only 20,000 to 30,000 a year. Since I came to the venue, my salary has reached 700,000 or 80,000.
[Explanation] To raise donkeys requires forage, Song Song also contacted local villagers to supply the farm, so that the local villagers can also increase additional income.
[Concurrent] Song Song, a skilled worker on a farm in Qapqal County, Xinjiang
There used to be no place to sell the forage of the common people. Since our Cui’s donkey farm was built, all the forage of the common people has been sold to us. Our standard for harvesting forage per year is about 100,000 bales. .
[Explanation] Song Song is particularly satisfied with the ability to help the villagers increase their income and have a stable income.
Outside of work, he also taught himself cold matching technology through reading, hoping to improve his technical level and do better work.
[Concurrent] Song Song, a skilled worker on a farm in Qapqal County, Xinjiang
Before I came to the Cui’s donkey farm, I didn’t know anything about raising donkeys. Since I came to work at the Cui’s donkey farm in 2018, I have learned all about basic breeding. Even if the donkey is sick, I can still look forward to it now.
[Explanation] It is understood that Song Song’s farm covers an area of 80 acres and has realized mechanized breeding.
Starting in 2019, the number of donkeys raised has grown from 300 to 700 at present. According to the person in charge, the breeding scale will be expanded next year.
The number of donkeys raised is expected to increase to 1,700.
At present, the farm’s donkey meat, donkey milk and other products sell well in the domestic market.
Cheng Lei, Shao Lei, Zhang Lu reporting from Xinjiang
Editor in charge: [Li Ji]