On February 15, a villager harvests lotus roots to supply the market in Yanmenkou Village, Zhaoshi Town, Longshan County. In recent years, local farmers have increased their incomes by developing lotus root cultivation close to home. (Photo/Tian Licheng)

On February 15, a villager harvests lotus roots to supply the market in Yanmenkou Village, Zhaoshi Town, Longshan County. In recent years, local farmers have increased their incomes by developing lotus root cultivation close to home. (Photo/Tian Licheng)

On February 15, a villager harvests lotus roots to supply the market in Yanmenkou Village, Zhaoshi Town, Longshan County. In recent years, local farmers have increased their incomes by developing lotus root cultivation close to home. (Photo/Tian Licheng)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

Chinese source: Hunan Daily