2018年CRI Chinese farmer develops "Green Diamond" in Botswana

 

A Chinese farmer operating Botswana's first moringa factory is being credited with helping¹ optimize² Bostswana's agricultural structure, while at the same time, taking steps to eradicate³ poverty.

CRI's reporter Gao Junya has the story from Botswana.

Hu Yan is the first person to plant and process moringa trees on a large-scale basis in Botswana.

The Beijing native, who has been in Botswana for over 20 years, opened the Moringa Technology Industry, Botswana's first moringa plant, in 2017.

Hu Yan says Botswana has a lot of advantages for those hoping to set up a business in the southern African nation.

"Moringa is drought resisting and adaptable⁴ to different soil types. Botswana boasts rich land resources. Its weather is also pleasant for the growth of moringa."

Hu Yan's company has planted over 10-thousand moringa trees which has allowed for the development of a variety of processed products such as moringa tea, oil, tablets and noodles.

He says while some products are still undergoing testing, several products have already hit the shelves in local markets.

Hu Yan says his farm is currently trying to develop products which will best exploit the nutrition of moringa.

He says he's now working with local farmers to help mass-produce moringa products, which are some of the main exports from Botswana.

"Moringa is very valuble and has a lot of benefits for people's health. I want to further expand my business and make moringa products one of the benchmark exports of Botswana. My ultimate goal is to export my products to the overseas markets such as China, as well as western countries. This will help to optimize the local agricultural structure as well as boost employment."

Benni Motswasele, general manager of Moringa Technology Industry, says his boss is helping Botswana discover the value of the moringa.

"You can see some of the villages, there are some moringa trees. But not as many as one would compare to our site here. The awareness⁵ for moringa wasn't known here in Botswana until he came with this project."

Moringa is a popular supplement.

It contains large amounts of vitamin C, calcium⁶, protein and potassium.

It also contains a wide variety of minerals which are said to be conducive⁷ to people's long-term health.

1 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

2 optimize   

v.使优化 [=optimise]

参考例句：

• We should optimize the composition of the Standing Committees.优化人大常委会组成人员的结构。
• We should optimize our import mix and focus on bringing in advanced technology and key equipment.优化进口结构，着重引进先进技术和关键设备。

3 eradicate   

v.根除，消灭，杜绝

参考例句：

• These insects are very difficult to eradicate.这些昆虫很难根除。
• They are already battling to eradicate illnesses such as malaria and tetanus.他们已经在努力消灭疟疾、破伤风等疾病。

4 adaptable   

adj.能适应的，适应性强的，可改编的

参考例句：

• He is an adaptable man and will soon learn the new work.他是个适应性很强的人，很快就将学会这种工作。
• The soil is adaptable to the growth of peanuts.这土壤适宜于花生的生长。

5 awareness   

n.意识，觉悟，懂事，明智

参考例句：

• There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
• Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。

6 calcium   

n.钙(化学符号Ca)

参考例句：

• We need calcium to make bones.我们需要钙来壮骨。
• Calcium is found most abundantly in milk.奶含钙最丰富。

7 conducive   

adj.有益的，有助的

参考例句：

• This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.这样的氛围更有利于学习。
• Exercise is conducive to good health.体育锻炼有助于增强体质。