The management of gorgon fruit cultivation encompasses various stages such as seedling cultivation, transplanting and fertilization, all of which are intricately linked to water quality. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
On September 15, in the Panshi Gorgon Fruit Industrial Park located in Longgang community, Tongcheng town, Tianchang city, Chuzhou, Anhui province, the sound of large and small irrigation and drainage pumps echoed loudly, as layers of green gorgon fruit leaves were seen stacked one upon another. Workers were busy adjusting the water level in the gorgon fruit (jitoumi which translates as chicken head rice) fields. That morning, the Party member service team from Tianchang Power Supply Company in Chuzhou arrived at the gorgon fruit planting base to conduct safety inspections on the irrigation and drainage stations as well as the factory power supply lines.
"Throughout the entire growth process of the gorgon fruit, water supplies must not be cut off. Clear water quality should be maintained during seedling cultivation, and a constant water level should be maintained during transplantation. Currently, it is a critical period for the growth and fruiting of Gorgon, and the weather has been fluctuating between sunny and rainy. Therefore, water level control is very important. The timely service provided by the power supply department has saved farmers a lot of trouble," said Pan Ruigan, the head of Pan's Fruit Industry.
Longgang community, located in Tongcheng town, Tianchang district, Chuzhou, borders Gaoyou Lake to the east and Tonglong River to the south. It is renowned as the "Furong Port" and boasts abundant water resources, particularly in the production of gorgon fruit. In recent years, thanks to the support of local party committees and governments, Longgang community has gradually expanded and enhanced its production of small gorgon fruits.
The Wanmei Party Member Service Team from the State Grid Tianchang Power Supply Company visited the Longgang Gorgon Fruit Special Industrial Park to offer free medical services related to electricity and support rural revitalization efforts. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
However, ensuring a good water source, electricity security is a prerequisite. To address the issues of power supply and safety in the planting park, Chuzhou Tianchang Company has established a Communist Party member service team to provide one-on-one power supply services for the two large irrigation and drainage stations and six small ones belonging to the gorgon fruit Cooperative.
Nowadays, power lines are extended to the fields, and electric poles are equipped with meters and control boxes, enabling safe and convenient electricity discharge and irrigation. This year, the yield of gorgon fruit per mu is expected to increase by 12 percent compared to last year, and at least more than 200,000 kilograms of gorgon fruits will be harvested from 428 mu of water surface. Due to the good water resources, the gorgon fruit is of high quality and has not yet been put on the market. Orders continue to flow, and our gorgon fruit industry can develop well. We would like to express our special gratitude to the power supply department for providing reliable power supply services! Pan Ruigan smiled and talked to us about the joy of a bountiful harvest.
Pan Ruigan not only cultivates gorgon fruits, but also develops an industry chain encompassing "production, processing, sales and branding" for gorgon fruit processing. In Pan's gorgon fruit factory, a full range of dehulling, shelling, screening and drying machines are readily available. Mechanized and electrified processing have enhanced the added value and technological content of gorgon fruit cultivation and processing, while also imposing higher demands on power supply.
The original Ganshi market lacked transformers, leading to poor voltage quality and frequent failures of circuits and motor equipment. Upon learning about the difficulties and demands of farmers, Chuzhou Tianchang Company actively implemented the "party building + service" initiative, investing a total of 120,000 yuan ($16,907) to renovate the lines of Huawei Station and Chenzhuang Station, and to increase the capacity of transformers at Longgang Longxi Substation. One new 400 kVA transformer was added to the Ganshi market, and all 35 square meters of wires were replaced with 120 square meters of insulated wires. Nowadays, the large market has strong power support, and the daily processing output has tripled compared to before.
The Wanmei Party Member Service Team from the State Grid Tianchang Power Supply Company visited the Longgang Gorgon Fruit Special Industrial Park to offer free medical services related to electricity and support rural revitalization efforts. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
"During the peak summer season, we prioritize addressing the electricity service needs of large-scale gorgon fruit farmers, and collaborate with agricultural and community organizations to conduct regular on-site visits, thereby enhancing our service synergy and ensuring early detection and resolution of issues," stated Chong Hongxian, director of Tianchang Tongcheng Power Supply Station. The Tianchang Tongcheng Power Supply Station has also set up a WeChat group for the Communist Party member service team in the district. Customers simply need to "send messages" in the group, and the service team members will promptly contact them to answer questions in a timely manner. The promotion of the "family card" on the electricity meter box and the online State Grid APP also enables customers to easily pay bills and handle electricity-related transactions without leaving their homes.
This year, Longgang town planted nearly 70,000 mu of gorgon fruits, with a yield of over 250 kilograms per mu. The total output value of the integration of primary, secondary and tertiary industries will exceed 2 billion yuan. The cooperative leases farmers' contracted land and the processing industry of gorgon fruits, which not only provides employment opportunities but also increases farmers' income. This small gorgon fruit has become the "golden bean" for farmers to become prosperous.
Revitalizing agriculture, and thereby rural areas. Chuzhou Company will continue to pay attention to the development needs of local characteristic industries, and provide precise electricity services with warmth, speed and strength, so that farmers can feel a sense of electricity supply and happiness. With high-quality electricity services, it will create a new picture of prosperous industries for the people.
