Era: I was a farmer at the foot of Yaoling Mountain

"Secretary Fang, this is great news! Our output has increased significantly this season, and as a result, the price has also risen. This year's profits are sure to be good."

Zhao Jinsheng happened to need to see Fang Wei, and was greatly excited upon hearing the news.

Other brigades also received the news, and the council immediately convened a meeting where everyone studied the documents and then made minor adjustments to the subsequent work arrangements.

a few days later.

The statistics from the breeding center have also been released. The total yield of the "Nanguang No. 3" rice variety cultivated by the center is 56 million jin, which fully meets the expected yield.

At Fang Wei's suggestion, the council increased the number of council members to nine, and specifically allocated one place to the breeding center.

This spot naturally went to Jiang Chunsheng, who was the former head of security at Xiatang Brigade and is now the head of the breeding center.

"There's one spot left. Does anyone have any suggestions?"

Fang Wei didn't want to run the show by himself, so he set one spot himself and let the other directors nominate someone for the remaining spot.

After fierce competition, the spot was given to the Party Secretary of Brigade 15.

"Next, we'll start selling rice seeds. Does anyone have any suggestions?"

With the liberalization of grain supply now a certainty, the future grain rationing system will soon collapse. In just a few years, the state will abolish the unified purchase and sale system, and farmers will only need to pay agricultural taxes as stipulated. What they produce and to whom they sell their agricultural products will be entirely their own choice.

Two days ago, people from the seed company came to Zhao Jinsheng. They could also provide grain returns, as well as the verification of public grain and the task of purchasing grain.

Before, there was no choice; now there is another option.

"I suggest continuing to cooperate with the supply and marketing system. After all, we've been dealing with each other for so many years, we know each other well, and the cooperation has been quite good."

Some suggested that everything should remain the same and that the newly emerging seed companies should be ignored.

Of course, some people have different opinions.

"The Seed Commune is currently building up its seed purchasing and sales network. I think this company will eventually replace the supply and marketing system and become a dedicated seed purchasing and sales department."

What he said is true; in Fang Wei's memory, that's exactly how it was.

In the future, the acquisition and sale of seeds will be entirely handled by seed companies, and the supply and marketing system will gradually withdraw from this business.

"Then let's split it 50/50. After all, our channels are different, which will benefit our promotion efforts."

After careful consideration, Fang Wei decided to adopt a compromise strategy, dividing the cooperative's rice seeds into two parts and selling them to a purchasing station and a seed company, respectively.

No one had any objections, since the price was the same no matter who it was sold to.

After the meeting ended, a customer from Zhejiang Province approached us. He said he was an official from the local agricultural bureau and wanted to purchase a batch of "Nanguang No. 3" rice seeds.

The Nanguang series of rice seeds are well-known, so it's not surprising that people come to buy them.

"Director Yang, how many rice seeds do you need to buy? There's one more thing I need to explain: we don't have our own transportation channels, so you'll have to solve the transportation problem yourself."

"We have our own transportation channels, so there's no need to trouble you. I'm here to purchase 20 million catties of [Nanguang No. 3] rice seeds. Is the quantity okay?"

Mr. Yang, the client, seemed confident. He had his own way of solving the transportation problem since he was able to travel such a long distance to purchase rice seeds.

However, the quantity was quite large, and Fang Wei couldn't make up his mind for the time being.

“Secretary Fang, now that the rice is contracted out to individual households, not everyone will necessarily be willing to buy rice seeds from your cooperative. Having an additional sales channel will only benefit you, so there’s no need to overthink it.”

Director Yang, observing Fang Wei's expression, immediately realized what Fang Wei was struggling with.

He then pointed out the core of the problem: if the sales of the "Nanguang No. 3" rice variety decline within the province, the market outside the province will become crucial.

Although the Nanguang No. 3 rice variety is highly sought after now, hybrid rice developed by other institutions is also developing rapidly.

Some things are really hard to say what will happen in the future.

"We need to look into this. I'll have someone take you to rest first, and I'll let you know when we have a result."

Fang Wei suddenly remembered the [Nongyou 58] rice variety, which was introduced from Zhejiang.

Agriculture is very developed in Zhejiang, and the region also has breeding capabilities. It would be beneficial to bring the [Nanguang No. 3] variety to the market now.

He didn't agree to their request immediately, but discussed it again with Zhao Jinsheng and the others.

Zhao Jinsheng and others strongly supported the deal, as it was only 2000 million jin of rice seeds and would not affect agricultural production throughout the province.

"Alright, it's decided then. Old Zhao, you're in charge of execution from now on, and sell the rice seeds as soon as possible."

Fang Wei made up his mind, and the cooperative began to sell the "Nanguang No. 3" rice seeds.

Three clients—the purchasing station, the seed company, and Director Yang from Zhejiang—shared the rice seeds from the cooperative and the breeding base.

Harvest crops, points +112000000

Harvest crops, points +56000000

Total points: 694534320.

After the rice seeds were sold out, the cooperative received a total of 22960 million yuan in cash. The breeding base received 11480 million yuan in cash, making a substantial profit.

Seed production is indeed very profitable, but the industry requires a large investment, has a long research and development cycle, and has a high probability of failure.

Investing in this industry without sufficient financial and technical resources is a huge mistake.

Fang Wei is an exception. He can avoid huge costs and his breeding cycle is very short, so basically no one can compete with him.

However, it is limited by its land area and cannot expand rapidly.

morning.

Fang Wei, Zhao Jinsheng, and others went to the newly built pig farm. Today was the day the pig farm was put into operation, and everyone had to go and show their support.

When they arrived at the site, Uncle Wu and others were waiting, and a brief production launch ceremony was held.

Afterwards, led by Uncle Wu and others, everyone visited this modern pig farm. It can be said that this pig farm is one of the most advanced in the country, for which the cooperative has invested a huge amount of money.

"The new pig farm is designed to raise 5 pigs. We plan to raise only Yaoling Spotted Pigs and are currently accelerating the introduction of improved breeds."

Uncle Wu explained that in the first phase, 10,000 high-quality pigs were introduced from a breeding pig farm.

The improved pig farm, formerly known as the Xiatang Brigade pig farm, had long since stopped selling improved pigs to the outside world. The surplus improved pigs were previously handed over to various brigades for raising, and were only moved here after the new pig farm was completed.

The new pig farm only produces market pigs, not improved breeds.

Producing high-quality pigs is the task of high-quality pig farms.

"How long will it take to reach the designed scale?"

"It should be soon. The new pig farm will start breeding pigs on its own. We will select 3000 qualified sows from the 10000 pigs to conceive. We expect to reach a stock of 5 pigs by next summer."

The group toured the pig farm and then left.

Fang Wei didn't leave; his fifth uncle needed to talk to him.

“Secretary, this pig farm is too modern, I can’t handle it. Why don’t you give this position to the younger people? They are quick-witted, highly educated, and more suitable than me.”

When the two were alone, Uncle Wu shared his thoughts. During the past few months, while the new main farm was under construction, the pig farm also sent young people out to learn new skills; otherwise, they simply wouldn't be able to operate the new equipment.

Fifth Uncle felt he was outdated and wanted to step down and hand over the reins to a more capable person.

"Fifth Uncle, don't overthink it. All that equipment is just a means to an end; you'll learn by watching and using it enough. The key is experience. Who has more experience than you?"

Fang Wei doesn't plan to replace his fifth uncle now; at most, he'll assign him two young deputies.

Fifth Uncle is a person who listens to advice and gets along well with young people; otherwise, the pig farm wouldn't have developed so well.

"Sigh, you still won't let go of this old body of mine. Well then, I'll reluctantly continue working for a few more years."

Uncle Wu was pleased to hear Fang Wei's words.

Fang Wei didn't expose him. Fifth Uncle liked to hear nice things and was a bit "proud," so he wouldn't care.

Back in his office, Fang Wei planned to upgrade the newly built facilities.

The new facilities have been designated, and all have reached level 1. He has no shortage of resources, so he first upgraded the [Pig Farm (No. 3)] to level 14.

Then the pig farms were merged, and after the merger, the [Pig Farm (1-3)] was upgraded to level 15.

A total of 66666660 points were consumed.

[Temporary Facilities] → [Production Facilities] → [Pig Farm (No. 1-2)]

[Facility Level: (Level 15, 0.5 billion)]

[Facility Attributes: Disease Prevention, Strengthening, Fattening, Accelerated Growth, Digestion and Absorption, Breeding Techniques]

Raising pigs in this building grants an additional 75% increase to all attributes and +1 to breed improvement.

Total points: 627867660.

Next, upgrade the [Breeding Base].

Temporary facilities → Production facilities → Seedling nursery

[Facility Level: (Level 15, 0.5 billion)]

[Facility Attributes: High Resistance, Robustness, Accelerated Growth, High Adaptability, Increased Survival Rate]

Raising pigs in this building will grant an additional 75% increase to all attributes.

Total points: 561201000.

We've only upgraded these two facilities for now. We'll keep the points; we might need them for some other crucial facilities later.

After a period of time.

He and several board members went to the purchasing station and seed company to inquire about the sales of the "Nanguang No. 3" rice seeds.

The result was somewhat unexpected; due to the price increase, the seeds did not sell well in the province.

The usual rush to buy "Nanguang No. 2" did not occur, but there was also no overstocking; each outlet sold some every day.

The purchasing and sales system was large and powerful, so they didn't care about this little thing. Instead, they comforted Fang Wei and the others, saying, "It's okay. Everyone is not familiar with the new rice variety. Once they taste its benefits, they will never be able to do without it."

Seed companies need to be more flexible; they have already started transporting the "Nanguang No. 3" seed to other regions.

Back in his office, Fang Wei convened another meeting with the board members.

"Now we need to summarize why better rice varieties are experiencing poor sales?"

"There are many reasons for this. First, the grain purchase price was adjusted this year, and the price of rice seeds also rose accordingly. People may want to wait and see."

"People don't have a concept of the yield of the new rice variety. It will gradually improve as word of mouth spreads."

"That should be the case. Everyone still has the previous [Nanguang No. 2] rice seeds. Since they are not for summer planting, it's not too late to buy more rice seeds later."

Everyone was discussing it. Although they had encountered difficulties for the time being, everyone had great confidence in the [Nanguang No. 3] rice variety.

Fang Wei felt that there might be other rice varieties impacting the market. For example, two hybrid rice varieties in the province have completed their finalization, with a yield of about 700-750 jin per mu, and they also have a certain market.

You get what you pay for, but there are always people willing to take advantage of a bargain.

Of course, this matter can be discussed and then forgotten, since the rice seeds have already been sold and cannot be returned.

Fang Wei was very glad that he had sold "Nanguang No. 3" to Zhejiang ahead of schedule. He thought Director Yang was a talented person and planned to treat him to drinks when he came next time.

Next, the cooperative fully implemented a salary system.

Everyone's income ranges from 60 yuan to 150 yuan per month, which includes basic salary and bonuses.

The salaries of the board members are undoubtedly the highest, with a monthly income of around 150 yuan.

Both factories implemented a system of basic wages plus piece-rate wages and basic wages plus performance-based wages. At times, Yu Hao could earn as little as five or six hundred yuan.

At the end of the year, the council members and the management and technical personnel of each brigade will receive a performance bonus. This is the main bonus, provided that the goals set at the beginning of the year are achieved.

Other members receive a year-end bonus, which is not much and is calculated based on performance.

This is a significant cost for the cooperative, amounting to approximately 5500 million yuan annually.

Taking Fang Wei as an example, his annual salary plus bonus is about 5000 yuan, which is five times less than the income of the lowest-level ordinary member of the cooperative, which is 1000 yuan.

This ratio will not be increased further; this is a rule set by the council at the time.

In reality, the average gap isn't that big. For example, a strong laborer's annual income is around 2000 yuan, and Fang Wei's income is only 2.5 times that of them.

The income distribution system was approved by a vote at the members' meeting, and there is no issue of behind-the-scenes manipulation.

early morning.

After Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua got up, they exercised for a while before having breakfast together.

After finishing their meal, the two rode their bicycles to the commune together.

Fang Wei came to the bamboo ware factory and hardware factory today specifically to inspect their work. The village and brigade enterprises can operate independently, but they must also accept the leadership of their superiors.

He generally doesn't interfere with specific tasks, but necessary supervision is still required.

For example, audits, audits, and inspections are conducted regularly or irregularly.

Fang Wei first went to the hardware factory, convened a meeting with the factory leaders, and listened to their work reports.

Since the beginning of this year, the factory's electric fan production and sales have been booming, and the annual sales are expected to reach 3500 million yuan.

In addition, various small hardware items are also selling well. With all items combined, the total sales for the year are expected to exceed 5000 million yuan.

All expenses fluctuated within a reasonable range, and no obvious problems were found.

Fang Wei then went to the workshop and was very satisfied with the workers' work attitude. (End of Chapter)