（乡村行·看振兴）内蒙古乡村“一株草”染绿盐碱地 农牧民收获“意外之喜”

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of "sheep grass" in Inner Mongolia's saline-alkali land has led to ecological improvement and unexpected financial benefits for local herders, showcasing a successful model of agricultural innovation and collaboration between Beijing and Inner Mongolia [1][4][8]. Group 1: Agricultural Innovation - The region of Tongliao, known for its beef cattle, faces a "more cattle, less grass" dilemma, leading to high costs for purchasing quality forage [3][4]. - The introduction of "sheep grass," a high-protein forage that can thrive in saline-alkali conditions, has been identified as a solution to both improve cattle nutrition and rehabilitate degraded land [4][5]. - A collaborative model involving research, corporate investment, and local farmers has been established, transforming the agricultural landscape from individual efforts to a cooperative approach [4][6]. Group 2: Economic Benefits - The first batch of sheep grass planted in 2023 has resulted in significant ecological changes, with improved soil conditions and increased grassland coverage [5][6]. - Farmers have reported substantial savings on feed costs, with one farmer noting a yield of over 40,000 pounds of dry grass from 62 acres of saline-alkali land [5][6]. - The financial model includes profit-sharing for local residents, with each household potentially earning around 4,000 yuan from the project, enhancing their economic situation [6][8]. Group 3: Future Prospects - The establishment of a 40,000-acre sheep grass base has led to the development of related industries, including forage processing and organic fertilizer production, promoting a circular agricultural economy [8]. - Local government officials express intentions to further innovate and optimize support cooperation, aiming for standardization and branding of the sheep grass industry [8].