[Explanation] In early summer, at the foot of Hengshan Mountain in Huangpi District, Wuhan, fruits such as mulberries and peaches are covered with branches, and vegetables such as cabbage and potatoes are growing.
A group of Taiwan compatriots work at sunrise and rest at sunset to create an ecological organic farm.
[Explanation] The farm is called "Yixin Huixiang" Ecological Agriculture Base.
The founder of the team, Cai Sanyi, introduced in an interview recently that the name "Homecoming" is to hope that everyone will find their spiritual home here and return to nature and authenticity.
This is also the original intention of the team for 28 years.
[Explanation] In 1993, Taiwan compatriot Li Xuqing created a "One-hearted Homecoming" team in Taiwan, attracting more than 30 partners including Cai Sanyi to join.
They are committed to practicing natural ecological farming and creating a green development model that coexists and prosperes with the environment.
After years of exploration, a complete industrial chain and mature operation model with the integration of the tertiary industries have been formed.
In October 2018, expecting to further expand the scale, the team came to the mainland and landed in Wuhan.
[Concurrent] Cai Sanyi
We will name it Yixin Huixiang, which means that because we hope to lead more people back to our hometown and a hometown in our heart, it is very important for us to name it. fundamental.
Our founder, her hometown is Xiaogan, Wuhan, Hubei, so she hopes to return to Wuhan to take root and expand the organic business here.
【Explanation】Despite having mature experience, it is not easy to "create another world" in Wuhan.
The first issue is finding land.
Unfamiliar with mainland land policies and procedures, the team made many detours in the early stages.
Fortunately, the local government and the Taiwan Affairs Office set up the line afterwards, and everything went smoothly.
[Concurrent] Cai Sanyi
In fact, I have been doing agriculture in the country for several years. In fact, I feel that the government here is actually very supportive of agriculture, and it is very (want to) do a good job in agriculture.
We also see that the support is very strong, so after we did it here, we found that there are many possibilities.
[Explanation] The restoration and improvement of land is another challenge.
No pesticides, no fertilizers, and no hormones are the planting methods that the "Return to Hometown" team has always adhered to.
In the face of highly acidic soil, the team replicated the Taiwanese model, using grass to grow fertilizer and natural compost to let the land recuperate.
[Explanation] After hard work, the base now has more than 2,700 acres, and a whole industry chain covering organic ecological agriculture, food processing, healthy catering, e-commerce, real estate, culture and other cross-fields has been established.
This year, taking advantage of the mainland tourism boom, the base began to receive tourists by appointment.
It is expected to welcome guests on a large scale next year.
[Concurrent] Cai Sanyi
For us, I think ecology is very important.
Therefore, we hope to say that in the future, we can organicize our land, and at the same time develop agriculture, and every piece of land will be free of pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides. This is good for the health of our people and for us. The health of the land, and even the health of our farmers, is a very good blessing.
[Explanation] There are more than 30 Taiwanese compatriots like Cai Sanyi in the Wuhan base of "Returning to Hometown with One Heart".
Zeng Liwen, 58, has worked in Shanghai for more than 10 years. She originally planned to return to Taiwan after retirement. After getting acquainted with the "Returning Home" team, she joined the team responsible for financial management and other tasks. She said that their love of the land and the pursuit of health attracted Yourself.
[Concurrent] Zeng Liwen
They have vigor, vitality, and ideals. Then I believe they will develop very well in this land and in this profession.
Coupled with the support of government policies, then I believe this very beautiful future will be realized soon.
[Explanation] 34-year-old Chen Mincen is the eldest daughter of Li Xuqing, who has worked in "Returning Home with One Heart" for nearly 10 years.
She has worked in almost all industries involved in the industry chain, such as farming, running the market, and conducting public welfare science.
Originally, Chen Mincen came to Wuhan to help prepare for the opening of a restaurant. He originally planned to stay for a month before returning to Taiwan.
Later, I saw that the development environment of the mainland coincided with my ideals, and I finally stayed here.
[Concurrent] Chen Mincen
I think my mission is to pass on, so I also want to pass on these good things.
Reporter Zheng Ziyan reports from Wuhan, Hubei
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]