中新社重庆1月12日电 题："95后"返乡创客乐当"鸵鸟主理人" 作者 张旭 范志亨到广东、河北、山东等地学习技术，还在广东跟人合伙办起养殖基地，熟悉鸵鸟养殖的诸多流 程。2020年，范志亨从河北购入120只鸵鸟苗，空运至重庆亲手养殖，但这批小鸵鸟都没活下来。他再 购进60只，也因不明原因死亡。 此时，他才意识到，鸵鸟养殖并不简单，有许多技术细节需要钻研，他通过解剖对比，查找失败原因。 原来，鸵鸟苗因所处生长阶段不同，对环境温度要求不同，饲料也讲究"粗细搭配"。在总结经验教训的 基础上，2021年，范志亨的养殖终于成功，历时约10个月养殖，首批鸵鸟出栏。 鸵鸟的肉、蛋可食用，毛可出口非洲等地制成装饰品、亦可制成擦拭精密仪器的掸子，皮则可制作高档 皮具……说到"鸵鸟经济"，1997年出生的范志亨滔滔不绝。 1月9日，范志亨在重庆市万盛经济技术开发区关坝镇的鸵鸟养殖基地头戴"安全帽"直播。 中新社 记者 何蓬磊 摄 近日，在重庆市万盛经济技术开发区关坝镇的鸵鸟养殖基地，范志亨戴着红色头盔，边喂鸵鸟边直 播。"鸵鸟在网上关注度很高，开播不久就有人围观，有人戏称其为'大长腿'。"范志亨说，他目前有6 个主要账号，直播 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the innovative approach of a young entrepreneur, Fan Zhiheng, who has successfully established an ostrich farming business in Chongqing, China, utilizing a model that combines breeding, cooperative farming, and online sales to revitalize rural entrepreneurship and engage local farmers [1][2][9]. Group 1: Business Model and Operations - Fan Zhiheng's ostrich farming model includes unified breeding, cooperative farming, and guaranteed sales, attracting over 80 farmers from four provinces to participate [1]. - The ostrich farming process involves raising the birds from chicks to market-ready adults in about 10 months, with a profit of approximately 1,000 yuan per bird [2]. - The business has expanded to include two ostrich farming bases, with one in Guangzhou focusing on breeding and the other in Chongqing for independent operations [6]. Group 2: Market Potential and Product Value - The global ostrich farming industry is significant, with an estimated 15 million ostriches worldwide, predominantly in South Africa [3]. - Ostrich meat is high in protein and low in fat, appealing to high-end meat consumers, while other products like ostrich skin and eggs have various market applications [4]. - The demand for ostrich products is growing, with a focus on both domestic sales and international exports [4][10]. Group 3: Challenges and Learning - Initial challenges included high mortality rates among the first batch of ostrich chicks due to inadequate knowledge and preparation [5][6]. - Fan learned through hands-on experience and research, developing local farming techniques that improved survival rates and overall productivity [6]. - The business model evolved to include a fee-based system for farmers to ensure commitment and proper care of the ostriches [7]. Group 4: Technology and Marketing - The use of internet platforms for marketing and sales has been crucial, with Fan leveraging social media and live streaming to reach customers and educate potential farmers [9][10]. - The business has established nearly 100 stable sales channels, including restaurants and online retail, with 70% of products sold online [10]. - Fan's approach emphasizes community engagement and education, aiming to uplift local farmers and create a sustainable business ecosystem [9].

Group 1 - The restaurant "Akasaka Kappo Washi" in Tokyo is gaining attention for its authentic Japanese cuisine featuring ostrich meat, including grilled ostrich tenderloin sashimi and hand-made soba noodles with ostrich neck meat [2][4][6] - Ostrich meat is being recognized in Japan for its health benefits and unique flavor, with chefs showing increased interest in its culinary potential [2][6] - The sustainable consumption culture is highlighting the full utilization of ostrich feathers and fats, leading to the development of cosmetics and other products [2][6] Group 2 - Misato Ostrich Farm, operated by a concrete company, is raising about 150 ostriches and is focusing on developing new uses for ostrich products, including cosmetics that leverage the moisturizing properties of ostrich fat [8][9] - The farm has improved its ostrich survival rate from 40%-50% to nearly 90% through meticulous research and data accumulation on breeding conditions [11] - Yoshinoya Holdings is entering the ostrich market by selling ostrich meat online and in stores, aiming to diversify food sources in response to population growth and climate change [13]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. will impose a 30% tariff on imports from South Africa starting August 1 due to the failure to reach a new trade agreement, significantly impacting the South African ostrich industry and related U.S. industries like the "Made in America" cowboy boot sector [1] Group 1: Impact on South African Ostrich Industry - South Africa supplies approximately 70% of the world's ostrich products, with a significant portion produced in Oudtshoorn, located 400 kilometers east of Cape Town [1] - Around 200 farmers in the Oudtshoorn area provide over half of the global ostrich product supply, including feathers, meat, and leather [1] Group 2: U.S. Industry Implications - The U.S. cowboy boot industry, which is emblematic of American manufacturing, is expected to face severe repercussions due to the new tariff on South African imports [1]