System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 943 - 283: Spy (10,000 Words) Part 4

In essence.

The sophisticated agricultural methods such as heavy plowing, seed spacing, the application of fertilizers and top-dressing, weed removal, and water management could be comprehensively implemented for crop cultivation within his domain.

Nevertheless.

Compared to the world he previously inhabited, where a single acre could yield a thousand pounds or more of barley.

The barley he cultivated on the farmland fell significantly short of that benchmark.

Lynn also comprehended this reality.

Despite his possession of rather advanced cultivation techniques.

The meager yield per acre of barley was intrinsically linked to the land's fertility and the inherent productivity of the seeds.

If he intended to further augment the barley yield from his land, his only recourse was to undertake long-term, deliberate cultivation of the crop seeds.

The significant disadvantage here was that such artificial cultivation demanded an exceptionally prolonged duration!

It might even necessitate the concentrated efforts of several generations to achieve success.

This was due to the formidable limitations imposed by the prevailing technological standards.

Alternatively, he could expend Energy Stones and utilize the [Crop Variety Improvement] function.

Lynn cast a glance at the Energy Stones he currently possessed.

Throughout this period, his focus had been absorbed by the tasks of harvesting and accumulating experience points.

He had seldom visited the designated fishing spots near the docks to gather Energy Stones through [Fishing].

His primary influx of Energy Stones was derived from the [Daily Sign-in] rewards and achievements unlocked via the [Milestone] function.

After the passage of over a month, the cumulative Energy Stones he held amounted to precisely fifteen thousand.

However.

Should these be allocated towards enhancing crop varieties.

These fifteen thousand Energy Stones would prove woefully insufficient.

It must be understood.

To elevate the quality of ten thousand pounds of crop seeds required a thousand Energy Stones.

Not to mention the endeavor of planting all the farmland with these improved seeds.

Merely the fifty-five thousand acres that were recently harvested.

Calculating at a rate of twenty pounds of barley seeds per acre.

This equated to nearly one million two hundred thousand pounds!

And when considering the conversion into Energy Stones by exchange...

That would necessitate one million one hundred thousand Energy Stones!

Merely contemplating this staggering figure, Lynn recognized its sheer infeasibility.

For the improvement of crop varieties, only incremental enhancements could be pursued.

Subsequently, by employing these subtly improved crop seeds, and through multiple planting cycles, the objective of expanding the cultivation area could be realized.

Naturally.

This approach demanded a considerable span of time.

Or, he could convert the mined Saltpeter and other minerals into the necessary fertilizers for crops, thereby boosting the land's fertility.

The moment he discovered the Saltpeter, this particular strategy had already crossed his mind.

Nevertheless, its practical implementation presented considerable challenges.

Through the [Heavenly Artifacts] interface, he could indeed acquire the requisite knowledge and techniques for producing fertilizers like nitrogen, phosphate, and potash fertilizers.

Yet, the critical deficiency lay in the absence of suitable production tools.

For instance, he lacked the apparatus for synthesizing ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases.

Furthermore, he did not possess the equipment needed to compress the nitrogen and hydrogen mixture, thereby establishing the high-pressure conditions essential for ammonia synthesis.

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If his immediate goal was to enhance soil fertility, his only viable options involved relying on various organic fertilizers, compost, animal manure, green manure, and similar natural amendments.

This would serve to gradually improve the soil's structure.

Conversely, achieving a rapid increase in crop yield across the farmland presented itself as an arduous and protracted undertaking.

Yet, upon further reflection.

Considering the planting techniques currently at his disposal.

The increase in yield per acre from approximately one hundred pounds to one hundred eighty pounds was, in itself, a remarkable accomplishment!

To push yields higher, his reliance would have to be placed on [Crop Variety Improvement], and on the [Emperor Potato] he had already planted, which was slated for harvest by August.

In stark contrast to grain crops like barley, wheat, and oats, potatoes stood out as the undisputed champions of yield.

Additionally.

Expanding the scale of cultivation on the farmland would still inevitably require time.

Progress would have to be made incrementally.

While Lynn was immersed in these thoughtful considerations.

The distinct sound of approaching footsteps grew louder, indicating someone was rapidly approaching.

Lynn shifted his gaze to the side.

He observed Wilbur, his face flushed, hurrying toward him.

As Wilbur halted before him, catching his breath.

Lynn opted not to press for information immediately, allowing Wilbur time to recover his breath.

After approximately half a minute.

Wilbur, exhaling a gust of warm air, addressed Lynn with palpable excitement in his voice.

"Master, all the harvested barley has been successfully stored."

"And its total quantity has been precisely tallied!"

Although Lynn was already aware of the projected barley yield, he inquired nonetheless.

"How many pounds in total?"

Wilbur beamed, his white teeth fully visible in a wide grin.

"Master, the total yield of barley amounts to an impressive nine million five hundred thousand pounds!"

Gazing at the gleam in Wilbur's eyes, Lynn offered his commendation, stating, "That is indeed a substantial harvest; excellent work."

Given his preoccupation with numerous other responsibilities, he himself had paid considerably less attention to the winter barley compared to Gavin and Wilbur.

It could even be said that the entire success was a testament to the dedicated efforts of Gavin and Wilbur.