Facing unprecedented challenge，taking egg prices dropping in February to their lowest level in nearly five years under the combined influence of multiple factors as example, as the largest mechanized large-scale poultry farm in our county, how is Ningbo Yihan Livestock and Poultry Breeding Co., Ltd. navigating this crisis? 

Inside the clean and tidy chicken coops, on the four fully - automated farming lines, eggs have been being conveyed to the operating table via the conveyor belts, and then workers were collecting them into baskets in a centralized manner. The person in charge, Jiang Liangquan, introduced that the farm completed its comprehensive upgrade and renovation in November 2024. Inside the chicken coops, not only is the temperature and humidity kept constant, but the entire process from feeding the chickens to cleaning up the manure has been fully automated, which has greatly reduced labor costs. Previously, when we raised 100,000 laying hens, we needed at least 15 workers. Now, we only need 7, which has cut the cost by 40%.

Thanks to the construction of the fully automated workshop, not only has the chicken coop become clean and tidy, but through recycling and air - drying, the chicken manure can also be made into organic fertilizer and sold to farmers in need, increasing the annual income by 500,000 to 600,000 yuan. 

Since February this year, the price of eggs has been continuously declining, with a decline of more than 23% compared to the average price in January. However, the price of feed has been rising, increasing the cost of egg production. As a large - scale farmer with rich experience, Jiang Liangquan stocked up raw materials such as corn and soybean meal early on. By processing feed on his own instead of using ready - made feed, he further cut down on costs.

Located in Huagang Village, Dingtang Town, Ningbo Yihan Animal Husbandry and Breeding Co., Ltd. covers an area of 25 mu and has 5 fully automated chicken coops. The number of laying hens on the farm exceeds 100,000, and the average daily egg production reaches 12,000 catties. According to the current market price, Jiang Liangquan is under great economic pressure, which also forces him to further expand the market. "Last year, eggs could be sold for 5 yuan per jin (approximately 500 grams), but this year they are only fetching 3 yuan per jin. Previously, our primary customers were large distributors in first-tier markets. Now, to expand our clientele and boost profits, we deliver directly to supermarkets and restaurants," Jiang Liangquan told reporters. Having worked in the poultry industry for 25 years, he has long mastered the cyclical patterns of market fluctuations.  In his opinion, the current decline in egg prices is a normal phenomenon. He firmly believes that as long as he takes measures to increase revenue and cut expenditure and manages the farm with dedication, he will surely wait for the spring of the market.