[Investigation] Sales of 100 million on 500 pyeong of Hongro... 'Highest income' from 40 years of apple farming

Published 2025년 10월 21일

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In Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, Song-tae Choi, who has been cultivating apples for 40 years, had the best year ever. This is because he achieved the highest income in his 40-year farming career. He generated 100 million won in sales from 510 pyeong of land with 180 trees, which is less than 200 trees. If converted to sales per tree, it amounts to approximately 550,000 won per tree. How many apples did he harvest to achieve a profit of 550,000 won per tree? According to the fruit tree survey from the Crop Disaster Insurance, the minimum number of apples per tree was 170, while Choi himself counted up to a maximum of 280. On average, it is said that about 250 apples were harvested per tree.

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Weekly sales of 550,000 won, 75kg harvest Waiting for the right time to ship for Chuseok High value due to 80% large fruit ratio Mr. Choi Sung-tae, who has been farming apples in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province for 40 years, had the best year of his career. He achieved the highest income in his 40 years of farming, generating 100 million won in sales from 510 pyeong of Hongro. The number of trees is less than 200, at 180. When converted to weekly sales, it amounts to around 550,000 won per week. How many apples were harvested to achieve this weekly income? According to the crop insurance survey, the minimum number of fruit-bearing trees was 170, while Mr. Choi himself counted up to 280. On average, about 250 apples were harvested. If we average 250 apples, at 300 grams per apple, it amounts to a weekly harvest of 75kg. He has a high proportion of large fruits. According to the 5kg box standard, between 10 and 13 fruits account for 30%, and between 14 and 16 fruits account for ...

Source: Agrinet