Not Easy to Handle

In fact, the Magic Association also conducts research on food production.

Before the Main World began its planar colonization, they collaborated with druids to develop a pollution-free wheat crop with no obvious side effects— Great Black Rye.

This crop has advantages such as vigorous growth, well-developed root system, large ears with many grains, strong resistance to adverse conditions, high yield, and resistance to spoilage. The only drawback is that the taste and texture are not very good. Even bread baked with Great Black Rye flour is only soft and crumbly when it comes out of the oven; once it cools down, the texture of Great Black Rye bread becomes very hard.

There were even rumors circulating that people were beaten to death with long loaves of Great Black Rye.

As for whether it's true or false...

Anyway, Lin Xiaowei had only heard about it secondhand and hadn't verified it.

As for why only one type of crop was developed... and why the association didn't develop more high-yield crops... that's because certain events later led to the breakdown of the cooperation between the Magic Association and the Druids.

Research in plants,

Mages often research how to enchant plants and turn them into tools of war.

In terms of developing common crops, mages are far less skilled than druids in this area.

and,

The psionic environment also limited their research in this direction.

because...

If you're not careful, you might accidentally discover some rather twisted and terrifying monsters.

For example, the elves created a strange creature called the "Tiamat Mother Tree"... This was a type of ancient war tree cultivated by the elves, characterized by rapid growth and high combat efficiency. Its drawback was... its rapid growth came at the cost of consuming blood, and it was extremely wild.

Very provocative.

Moreover, the Main World is not lacking in food.

The soil in most parts of the Main World is very fertile, and the yield is sufficient.

The research on Great Black Rye is solely for the purpose of cultivating it in high-altitude and Gobi desert regions to address food shortages in these harsh and cold areas.

Because the monk's research revealed that,

The reason why those Barbarians in the remote and harsh lands kept launching wars of aggression was because they couldn't get enough to eat—these Barbarians could still rely on hunting and gathering to fill their stomachs in spring, summer and autumn, but they were somewhat bewildered when winter came.

That's why they wage wars against other countries and plunder resources.

So they improved the Great Black Rye and developed it, which solved the problem of grain cultivation in the high-altitude mountainous areas to some extent.

In modern times,

Thanks to the mediation of the Magic Association, large-scale wars in the Main World have become rare, and most of the Barbarians who once waged war for food have become soldiers hired by the Magic Association.

Except for a few isolated areas, the Main World has basically achieved basic food and clothing security.

However, the Magic Association cannot spread its energy across many planes, so many planes recorded in the Association's files are still in a state where many people are starving.

If Lin Xiaowei could develop something in agriculture in this world...

This means she can earn another round of Points! Wait a minute...

Lin Xiaowei suddenly remembered something and texted Li Yao, asking, "Isn't it true that Hybrid Rice can't be saved for seed?"

Li Yao: "???"

Yeah?

He secretly opened his phone and started searching, and soon found the information.

Oh shit...

There's actually such a saying.

However, Hybrid Rice is not unable to be saved for seed. Rather, the genetic characteristics of second-generation Hybrid Rice are unstable due to the hybridization ratio, which can lead to a decrease in the superior traits of the first-generation rice.

If Hybrid Rice seeds are used for planting,

This will prevent the hybrid vigor from being fully realized, and may even lead to uneven plant growth, poor growth, poor resistance to adverse conditions, high empty seed rate, and a significant reduction in yield in the field.

But the problem is,

The yield per acre in this other world is already very low!

According to Lin Xiaowei, the yield of that medium-sized but relatively high-yielding crop was only about 200 jin per mu.

The first generation of Hybrid Rice could yield over 2,000 jin per mu (approximately 1,000 kg per hectare), which was an almost terrifying yield for that small to medium-sized world. Even if the second generation's yield was reduced by half, it would still be 1,000 jin per mu... still a terrifying yield! Moreover...

How could rice yields possibly drop so quickly? After several generations of superior breeding, they might be able to stabilize at a fairly good yield.

So, there's absolutely no problem!

Li Yao told Lin Xiaowei all of this.

Lin Xiaowei listening...

I feel a little uneasy.

Damn, the Internet is great! Even a genius like me can't crush that bastard Li Yao anymore! (A moment of sadness follows...)

Lin Xiaowei said, "Don't pin all your hopes on Hybrid Rice. Potatoes, soybeans, sweet potatoes, and corn all seem to be high-yield crops."

Li Yao added, "Planting technology is also a good thing."

Li Yao didn't understand this part very well, so he Jiangzhong Convection in the "Otherworld Cabinet Group" to ask about the relevant information.

I don't understand everything about Jiangzhong Convection.

But she is better at searching for and organizing knowledge, and integrating it into feasible solutions.

So, about an hour later, Jiangzhong Convection sent a document to Li Yao.

This document mainly lists some feasible fertilization and pest control solutions in agriculture—such as how to make more effective fertilizers, how to change planting seasons more reasonably, how to protect and prevent pests more scientifically, and the possibility of establishing a special Agricultural Officer to be in charge of this part.

As for the manufacture of agricultural manure...

The issue of accommodation for the influx of migrants has already been addressed.

Other issues include public health, public security management, labor allocation, and so on...

Before she knew it, Lin Xiaowei had created a basic agricultural system.

As for pest control and fertilization, Lin Xiaowei's Main World also has corresponding solutions that can be applied as needed.

Once things were mostly resolved, Lin Xiaowei immediately began to implement the plan.

Meanwhile, Li Yao began contacting suppliers to purchase agricultural seeds...

This is another expense! But compared to spending real money to buy gems before, this time it's much more down-to-earth.

Gemstones are priced by the gram, and the price per gram is extremely high!

But seeds are different...

Bulk and cheap! Li Yao searched online and found that the price of Hybrid Rice seeds on Alibaba ranged from forty to one hundred yuan per kilogram. Buying a ton would only cost tens of thousands of yuan... If it weren't for the fact that the magic stones consumed by the Summoning Altar were also expensive, Li Yao could have supplied food to Lin Xiaowei using his Space Ring!

The Earth doesn't lack food! At least the provincial capital doesn't!

In reality, the planting area of Hybrid Rice is not large. Although the yield is high, the taste is poor and it cannot be sold as commercial grain.

Look,

People have become so wealthy that they pursue sensory enjoyment rather than worrying about whether they can have enough to eat.

As for seeds like potatoes, rice, sweet potatoes, and corn, Li Yao slapped his thigh and decided to give each of his best friends a ton! Li Yao still had extra space in his Space Ring.

It can fit! Li Yao started preparing the necessary supplies in a hurry.

Meanwhile, the Midnight Bar.

That evening, Big Sis Feng Li sent a message to Li Yao: "We've investigated that Wang family thoroughly. Tsk, their background is really shady. But they're skirting the law, and the Wallfacers's situation is special, so it's not easy to handle."

Li Yao: "... Speak like a human being."

Are you trying to bargain with me?!

This is the third update. I'm exhausted from writing and have done a lot of research. The world is beautiful, but it can't tolerate beauty, which is why so many ugly, sordid, and disgusting things rot in the world. I'm getting sentimental late at night. Goodnight everyone, see you tomorrow.