Power inspection services support specialty farming

On Oct 22, State Grid Jinchang Power Supply Co's power operation and maintenance personnel visited an emu farm in Baijiazui village, Jinchang city, to conduct on-site electrical safety inspections.

They eliminated potential electrical hazards, promoted knowledge about safe electricity usage, and ensured the stable power supply to support the smooth operation of specialty livestock farming, thereby helping rural specialty industries grow steadily.

Emus, native to Australia, are high-value specialty poultry species. These birds are highly sensitive to their environment, requiring the continuous operation of temperature control, ventilation, and humidification systems. Any power outage or circuit failure can affect the emus’ growth and cause economic losses for farmers, making reliable power supply even more essential.

Following a safety checklist, staff members inspected the farm's distribution boxes, power lines, residual current devices, and connections to temperature control equipment, focusing on risks such as aging wiring, improper connections, and malfunctioning protective devices — addressing potential hazards at the earliest stage. For any issues identified, technicians provided immediate corrective solutions and offered hands-on guidance to ensure proper electrical practices were conducted at all times.

"Temperature control fans must run nonstop; stable power is our greatest guarantee. The power team makes proactive visits to inspect circuits and explain basic electricity safety — this gives us greater confidence in developing specialty farming," said the farm manager.

Other staff members also delivered practical training on emergency response during outages and the safe use of electrical equipment, reminding farmers to regularly inspect their wiring, avoid unsafe practices, and enhance their self-protection capabilities.

In recent years, local power services have closely supported rural industrial development by prioritizing large-scale farms and specialty breeders. Through regular inspections and on-demand field services, they tailor solutions to individual farms, anticipate power load demand, and improve rural grid infrastructure to meet growing needs.