When thousands of acres of photovoltaic greenhouses glisten under sunlight, with fruit trees laden with harvest and vegetables thriving beneath, IoT sprinklers automatically adjust based on soil moisture, and "wind-solar hybrid" meter boxes upload real-time power generation data—this vivid scene of "power generation above, fruiting in the middle, and vegetable cultivation below" recently unfolded in Wugang Village, Wushi Town, Pingjiang County. The spectacle left farmer students from Pingjiang Open University's 2024 and 2025 cohorts in awe.
On November 26, Pingjiang Open University relocated its "Smart Agriculture + Rural Revitalization" practical classroom to Wugang Village's fields. Here, students witnessed firsthand how technology empowers modern agriculture. Yin Yougen, Party Secretary of Wugang Village, revealed the "revitalization code" of this land with key figures: the industrial park generates 18 million kWh of electricity annually, equivalent to saving 7,200 tons of standard coal; vegetable cultivation directly supplying provincial and county markets yields a net profit of 12,000 yuan per mu; and the village collective economy achieves an annual net profit exceeding 1.9 million yuan, boosting farmers' per capita income by 30,000 yuan.
On-site, students scanned QR codes to access the "Smart Farm" mini-program, operating it to monitor real-time greenhouse data such as temperature, light, and pest conditions. They experienced the modern agricultural management model of "managing thousands of acres with a fingertip."
During a special lecture titled *The Transformation of Wugang Village*, Shan Chuyu, a young official from Wushi Town, recounted the village's evolution from "individual struggles" to "collaborative success," from environmental shortcomings to a natural oxygen bar, and from dormant resources to thriving wealth. He shared practical insights into rural revitalization.
"Farming used to depend on the weather, but now we farm clouds and data!" exclaimed 2024 cohort student Xu Renxi after the tour. He meticulously documented Wugang Village’s "photovoltaic + multi-layer cultivation" model and plans to lease 30 mu of sloping land in his village to trial "Sunshine Rose" grapes, aiming to "generate power above and harvest fruits below," potentially quadrupling per-mu profits.
Students unanimously agreed that this field-based practical teaching truly embodied the educational philosophy of "bringing classrooms to the fields and writing theses on the land." Through such down-to-earth and effective programs, Pingjiang Open University is cultivating more high-caliber farmer students proficient in technology, management, and operations, continuously infusing rural revitalization with a steady stream of "smart vitality."
Original Title: Smart Agriculture Creates Multi-Layered Income Model: Pingjiang Farmer Students Witness "Cloud Farming" in Field Classroom Source: Yueyang Daily All-Media Interview Center
For extensive insights and precise analysis, visit the Sina Finance App.
Comments