South Korea: Prices of facility vegetables fall, shipments increase due to recovery of melon crops

Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) Song Mi-ryeong visited a melon farm and the Agricultural Produce Distribution Center (APC) in Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do on the afternoon of Sunday, April 14 to check crop conditions and check shipment trends. This on-site inspection was prepared to preemptively monitor crop conditions in production areas and to request thorough growth management and continued expansion of shipments to ensure a smooth supply of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Minister Song Mi-ryeong, who first visited a melon farm and inspected the crop growth situation, said, “Despite difficult conditions such as bad weather, melon growth has recovered thanks to farmers’ careful management, such as directly washing facility vinyl to increase light transmission, and the efforts of the government, local governments, and related organizations.” “It is expected that a stable supply will ...