Jiaozuo, Henan: High-Quality Power Supply Ensures Early Market Availability of Vegetables

“Thanks a lot for taking the initiative to visit us and inspect the power lines and equipment. With your help, we no longer have concerns regarding the electricity for vegetable irrigation and refrigeration!” On April 16, a bountiful harvest was achieved for over 600 mu of Ningxia pak choi in Houyanglei Village, Fantian Town, Wenxian County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. While speaking to the service personnel from the State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company, who were on a door-to-door service visit, Li Jing, the head of the vegetable-planting cooperative, expressed his gratitude.

Staff inspect the power usage of the cold storage facility

Photo by Qiao Minghui

Ningxia pak choi usually reaches maturity from mid-May to June. Relying on advantages such as the suitable climate in the Jiaozuo area and convenient cold-chain logistics, the Siji Youxian Family Farm in Jiaozuo cultivates high-quality vegetables and brings them to the market two months in advance. Once the vegetable farmers finish harvesting, the vegetables are immediately transported to the centralized cold storage center for processing, placing the vegetable cores into a dormant state. This not only keeps the vegetable cores fresh and tender but also facilitates long-distance transportation. During this period, a stable and reliable power supply is of great significance.

Staff conduct inspections of the power supply lines

Photo by Qiao Minghui

To ensure the upgrading of the agricultural industry and bring vegetables to market earlier so that farmers can benefit sooner, the State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company has been actively providing precise services. It established special service records for clients like vegetable-planting cooperatives and family farms. Meanwhile, it was also on standby around the clock to address customers’ service requests. Taking the farming seasons into account, the staff conducted routine on-site services. They also carried out special temperature measurements and inspections of agricultural power supply lines and distribution transformers. They also inspected storage and refrigeration equipment on the farms, promptly identifying and eliminating various potential hazards. In this way, they have provided solid power support for the entire process of vegetable planting, from irrigation to refrigeration. These efforts have helped farmers achieve a bountiful vegetable harvest and increase their income. Moreover, rural revitalization has been boosted.