Staff members of Shanxi Jinlong Breeding Co sort eggs at a plant in Jishan county in North China’s Shanxi province on Jan 3. In recent years, Jishan county in Shanxi province is developing a large-scale hen breeding industry under the leadership of local leading enterprises. As of this year, the number of laying hens in Jishan county is up to 13.5 million, and the annual output of eggs reaches 119,600 tons. The hen breeding industry enables local farmers to boost their incomes. [Photo/Xinhua]

A staff member of Shanxi Jinlong Breeding Co packages eggs at a plant in Jishan county in North China’s Shanxi province on Jan 3.[Photo/Xinhua]