Jiaozuo, Henan: Tailored Power Services Safeguard Morel Mushroom Farming

Technicians inspect power supply equipment

Photo by Li Yinan

Recently, service personnel from the Baixiang Central Power Supply Station under the State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company visited the Jihong Family Farm in Baixiang Sanjie Village, Baixiang Town, Qinyang City, Henan Province, to offer on-site technical support.

The morel mushrooms cultivated at Jihong Family Farm are specialty agricultural products sown in winter and harvested in spring. The farm has introduced intelligent temperature-controlled greenhouses, automated irrigation systems, and two morel mushroom dryers, enabling dual revenue streams from both fresh sales and dry storage. These developments have created higher demands for stable and reliable power supply.

To ensure uninterrupted electricity throughout the morel mushroom cultivation and processing chain, State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company has proactively delivered targeted services. The company regularly dispatches service teams to carry out special inspections of power lines, transformers, and other nearby facilities. It has also inspected greenhouse electrical systems—including lighting, temperature control, irrigation, and drying devices—on its own initiative, promptly addressing potential safety hazards. Additionally, the company provides guidance to growers on how to use electricity efficiently and safely.

“Morel mushrooms are delicate. A power outage lasting more than two hours can affect their quality. The bountiful harvest and premium quality of our morels this year owes much to the thoughtful service from the power supply staff,” said Feng Jian, manager of Jihong Family Farm.

With the widespread adoption of electrified greenhouses and intelligent drying equipment, the industrial chain of morel mushrooms has expanded from cultivation to deep processing. Reliable power supply has thus become a key factor in increasing farmers’ incomes. State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company will continue focusing on the electricity needs of specialty agriculture, advancing the renovation and upgrading of rural power grids, and exploring innovative “electricity + agriculture” service models. By delivering higher-quality, more efficient, and precise services, the company remains committed to ensuring strong energy support for rural revitalization.