The results of the new technology are illustrated by demonstration work organized by the Jiangxi Provincial Aquatic Products Department from 1984 to 1986. An investment of CNY 36 produced an increased value of CNY 175. At the high end, an investment of CNY 18 produced an increased value of CNY 214. These figures do not include the extra income generated from melons, vegetables, and beans. Social Benefits Increased employment.
Surplus labour is employed.
This is particularly true in poor mountainous areas where only a limited amount of arable land is available and there are few opportunities for sideline occupations. In Suixiang Township, Yichun Prefecture, for example, although many people were engaged in sideline occupations in the past, many others often visited relatives or friends because they had a lot of leisure time. More fish to market. It is difficult to supply fish to hilly and mountainous areas. However, the extensive development of rice fish cultivation and efforts to increase fish catch will help activate the urban and rural markets and supply more fish for the table.