In the general mind, cattle farming is considered to be a costly business.
In the countryside of Hepu County, Guangxi, there is an uncle who raised 4,000 head of cattle and managed to reduce the cost of raising them to almost zero.
What's even more surprising is that he didn't get rich by selling cattle, but realized his dream of becoming a billionaire through cow dung.
How the hell did this uncle do it?
Wong Ping-kuen is the owner of the restaurant, and he also runs a popular distillery.
His medicinal liquor gained popularity in the market, which led to an increase in the distillery's production. However, as production grows, so does a new problem – what to do with the growing amount of distiller's grains.
In the beginning, Wong provided distiller's grains to nearby farmers free of charge so that they could feed their livestock.
With the expansion of the production scale of the distillery, the demand and capacity of the surrounding farmers can no longer meet the amount of distiller's grains produced.
Wong began to think about how to solve this problem self-sufficiently.
He began to think about how to turn the lees into a resource that could be used by himself.
Wong began experimenting with different methods to achieve this goal.
Wong Bing-kuen had considered using distiller's grains as animal feed, and he experimented with a variety of animals, including fish and pigs.
However, he found that the animals were not very comfortable with the digestion of sake lees. Because fish eat a small amount, it is difficult to consume large quantities of sake lees efficiently.
Despite the fact that pigs eat a large amount of food, their excrement is large and smelly, making it quite difficult to handle.
After many attempts and improvements, Wong Bingquan finally decided to pursue a career in cattle breeding.
He felt that cows were not only effective in consuming sake lees, but also that cow manure was easier to handle than pig manure, had no pungent taste, and had a huge amount of food.
In order to ensure sufficient cattle grass**, Wong Bingquan established a large-scale cattle farm on a vast land, which has raised nearly 4,000 cattle so far.
In this way, no matter how much lees the winery produces, it can be ensured that it is properly disposed of.
Wong also noticed that in addition to consuming sake lees, cattle can also produce high-quality products such as beef and milk.
He earns additional income from the sale of these products.
After using sake lees for a while, Wong discovered a new problem - sake lees alone cannot meet the needs of cattle, and it also needs to be combined with an appropriate amount of other foods to ensure the health of cattle.
Wong decided to find a solution and sought help from a veteran cattle expert.
The expert told him that because cows eat a lot, relying solely on distiller's grains can lead to malnutrition or other health problems.
He also advised Wong to look for a mixture that would provide a variety of vitamins and minerals.
Wong began to travel to surrounding farms and markets to find the right ingredients to achieve this feed formula.
He eventually found a fruit residue rich in protein and fiber, and that was watermelon rind.
Wong realised that the peel was rich in vitamins and minerals, making it an excellent ingredient for making ideal cattle feed.
He immediately got in touch with several local fruit factories and hoped that they would give him the remaining watermelon rinds for free.
After several months of unremitting efforts, Wong Ping-kuen successfully blended watermelon rinds and other ingredients into ideal cattle feed.
The health of the cattle has improved dramatically, and the cost of raising cattle has been significantly reduced.
However, a whole new challenge is coming.
Although Wong had succeeded in achieving self-sufficiency in feed, he found that he had encountered another problem in raising cattle.
It is not possible to effectively deal with the mountain of cow manure that piles up every day.
Wong was distressed because traditional methods of disposing of cow dung were time-consuming and wasteful of resources.
Wong Bingquan did not give up his efforts at this critical juncture.
Instead, he decided to approach the issue with a more positive attitude.
He soon learns that a senior had raised a large number of cows and discovered a way to use cow dung effectively: sell it to farmers as fertilizer and build a biogas digester to save on fuel costs.
Wong moved quickly to build his own biogas digester.
This initiative not only effectively solves the waste problem, but also provides employment opportunities for local villagers, so it has earned a good reputation in the local area.
He has a lot of appreciation for Wong Ping-kuen's model, and often inspects it in person, and deeply appreciates its value.
Wong was so excited that he was determined to further expand his career.
In order to achieve the company's energy self-sufficiency, Wong Bingquan specially hired technicians to carry out the research and development of biogas fermentation and purification processes.
At present, the daily production of manure tank gas is sufficient to meet the energy needs of wineries and pastures.
The company has not only significantly reduced its carbon footprint, but also significantly reduced its costs, so it has been recognized as a local environmental model.
Wong also realized that he could not stop at using cow dung, but also that more resources must be developed.
To this end, he searched everywhere for experience and learned from the successes of his predecessors.
Wong eventually mastered how earthworms digest leftover cow dung and use it as feed for edible fungi.
This initiative not only solves the problem of disposing of surplus waste, but also cultivates edible mushrooms that are rich in protein and fiber.
They are mouth-watering in flavor and are incredibly nutritious.
Wong Bingquan has started to sell his own brand of edible mushroom products in the market, which are warmly favored by consumers.
Wong Bing Kuen's cattle farm, which produces 80 tonnes of cow manure per day, has set up a special processing plant to process cow manure into bagged organic fertilizer and then sell it, which has become a new source of profit growth.
Each cow can bring 40,000 yuan of income to the enterprise every year, and only consider organic fertilizer.
If the whole industry chain is covered, a cow can bring 60,000 yuan of income per year, according to this rough calculation, Huang Bingquan's annual income has reached the small goal he set - 100 million yuan.
Before that, Wong was only a mechanic and had been laid off.
Wong was born in 1953 into a poor family and his parents were financially constrained, so his father expected him to study hard to Xi and grow up to be a useful person for society.
For various reasons, Wong only completed his secondary education and began working outside the home to earn his family.
Wong tried a variety of jobs, such as factory apprenticeship and maintenance worker, but was eventually fired from the factory when the workers were laid off en masse.
Wong Ping-kuen then started running a mechanic shop, and his life gradually improved.
With the advent of China's reform and opening up, a large number of people poured into the Guangdong region, which quickly boosted the development of tourism.
In 1986, Wong jumped at the chance and started his own restaurant business.
He adheres to the principle of honest service, hence the name"East Park Restaurant"It is loved by a large number of diners.
Over time, the reputation of "East Garden Restaurant" has continued to rise and it has become one of the well-known local brands.
At the same time, Wong is also beginning to think about how to replicate this successful model in other regions.
He has noticed a growing demand for health supplements and the popularity of his uniquely formulated medicinal liquors.
He decided to make full use of these advantages, founded the "Dongyuan Pharmaceutical Distillery", and actively promoted his own brand's specialty products.
He is now using cow dung again to achieve a rapid increase in wealth.
Wong's story is a testament to the power of innovative thinking and risk-taking, which is the key to the success of many entrepreneurs.
In recent years, with the increasing emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable development, people have re-examined and rediscovered the value of cow dung.
Once considered waste, cow dung is now considered a treasure by many because of its rich nutrients and wide range of applications.
There are many ways to recycle cow manure. One is to apply cow manure as organic fertilizer to farmland, which can provide abundant nutrients for crops, while improving soil structure and soil fertility.
Compared with chemical fertilizers, organic fertilizers for cow manure are more environmentally friendly and can also reduce the dependence on chemical fertilizers.
Cow dung can also be used to produce biomass energy, such as biogas and bioethanol.
Cow manure is fermented in a digester to produce clean biogas, which can be used for power generation and heating.
After special treatment, cow manure can be converted into bioethanol for use as an alternative fuel.
Cow dung is not only useful in agriculture and energy, but also has a certain economic value.
Some farmers and entrepreneurs have seen this business opportunity and have made their fortunes by using cow dung.
Liu Yonghao, chairman of New Hope Group, is known as "China's feed king".
His business originated in quail farming and has since expanded into feed production and other farming areas.
His innovations in the treatment and utilization of cow manure have also attracted a great deal of attention.
He founded a cow manure treatment plant that converts cow manure into organic fertilizer and biomass energy, which not only effectively solves the problem of cow manure treatment, but also creates jobs for the local people and promotes the development of the local economy.
Whether it's Wong Bingquan or others, their success comes from their passion for their cause and perseverance.
However, not all of them have the same opportunities or conditions to achieve their dreams, and this is a reality that most people have to face.
In our pursuit of our goals, our decisions must be carefully considered and risks appropriately assessed.
We should learn Xi learn from the experiences and lessons of those who have already achieved success, so that we can better move forward on our own journey.