Since 2007, Yang spent a decade trying to convince the farmers of the efficiency of straw bioreactor.

He first rented five greenhouses in central Gansu's Yuzhong County in 2009 to grow the straw-fed vegetables. The strains Yang developed were then given to farmers for free, along with his guidance.

Wang Zairong, who runs a large local agricultural cooperative, was among the first to benefit from Yang's efforts.

"The new technique helps us notch a higher yield, 15 percent to 20 percent higher than the previous yield, and the vegetative period has been shortened," Wang said.

Wang added that fewer chemicals were used since the introduction of maize straws.

Yang also helps market the organic vegetables. He invites buyers to come to the greenhouses to pick the fruits and vegetables themselves, further boosting the sales of vegetables.

"Nowadays, consumers prefer greener and healthier food, so there is a huge market potential for our products," said Yang.

In December 2018, a training base was also set up by Yang to aid more farmers in joining the profitable business.

The idea of making use of agricultural waste will inspire more people to grow in an efficient and scientific way, Yang said.

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