Intelligent Farming Revolutionizes Laying Hen Industry in Ninghua County

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In a remarkable transformation, laying hen farms in Ninghua County of Fujian Province have introduced intelligent and modern breeding equipment, fully automating the entire egg-laying process and establishing a new model for large-scale farming. These farms now boast real-time monitoring of 150,000 laying hens, automated feeding and watering systems, and organic fertilizer production from chicken manure within 48 hours. This shift has not only ensured the quality of laying hens but also significantly reduced labor costs, enabling one person to manage 10,000 chickens a day. The benefits of intelligent farming are driving the clustered upgrading of Ninghua's laying hen industry, with the county's laying hen population increasing from less than 100,000 in 2018 to 960,000 in 2024, projected to exceed one million this year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The introduction of intelligent farming systems in Ninghua County has automated the entire egg-laying process for 150,000 laying hens, reducing labor costs and improving quality.
  • One person can now manage 10,000 chickens a day, a significant reduction from the nearly 20 people required in traditional farming.
  • The county's laying hen population has increased by 850% since 2018, with a projected increase to over 1 million this year.
  • The automated manure treatment production line produces organic fertilizer from chicken manure within 48 hours, reducing processing time by 66.7% and eliminating odors.
  • The production line processes 3 tons of chicken manure daily, producing nearly 1 ton of organic fertilizer, which is absorbed by surrounding small farms.
  • The organic fertilizer has an organic matter content of over 45% and a total nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content of over 6%.

Statistics:

  • 150,000 laying hens are now monitored in real-time via mobile phones in Ninghua County.
  • Labor costs have significantly reduced, enabling one person to manage 10,000 chickens a day.
  • The county's laying hen population has increased from less than 100,000 in 2018 to 960,000 in 2024, projected to exceed one million this year.
  • The automated manure treatment production line processes 3 tons of chicken manure daily, producing nearly 1 ton of organic fertilizer.
  • The organic fertilizer has an organic matter content of over 45% and a total nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content of over 6%.

Sources:

  • Fuzhou: Ninghua County of Fujian Province
  • Ninghua County Rongrun Ecological Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd.
  • http://www.fjnh.gov.cn/xxgk/gzdt/nhyw/202508/t20250821_2148454.htm