South Korea: Please develop high-quality strawberry production technology, Rural Development Administration listens to opinions on the shredding of exported strawberries and agricultural by-products

The Rural Development Administration is continuing its activities in the agricultural field, including expanding strawberry exports and safely handling agricultural by-products, led by the director, who is in charge of practical work. On the 10th, the Rural Development Administration visited strawberry export farms in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province and discussed technical support for quality improvement. Kim Hwang-yong, Director of Technology Cooperation, was present. At this event, strawberry farmers agreed that in order to improve quality, it is necessary to develop technology to harden the flesh and improve coloring. Strawberry farmers experienced great difficulties in cultivation last year due to high temperature damage and flood damage. Accordingly, farmers emphasized that the Rural Development Administration should actively respond to securing disease-free strawberry seedlings. Director Kim explained, “We plan to develop a specialized complex to meet the quality ...