South Korea: Chilli production decreased by 26% compared to last year

Published 2022년 11월 28일

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The National Statistical Office has reported a significant change in the production of key crops in the country. Red pepper production has seen a dramatic decrease of 25.6% from the previous year due to adverse weather conditions. On the other hand, sesame seeds and highland potato production have seen increases of 15.7% and 5.4% respectively, despite challenges such as fluctuating prices and weather conditions. The detailed survey results released on the 24th provide insights into the current agricultural trends and challenges faced by farmers.

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It was found that the production of red pepper this year decreased by 25.6% compared to last year. Sesame seeds increased by 15.7% and highland potatoes increased by 5.4%. According to the results of the 2022 pepper, sesame, and highland potato production survey released by the National Statistical Office on the 24th, the production of red pepper was 68,984 tons, a decrease of 25.6% (23,773 tons) from last year (92,757 tons). This is because the cultivated area decreased by 10.8% from last year to 29,770 hectares, and the yield (production per 10a) decreased by 16.6% to 232kg due to a long drought during the growing season and increased precipitation during the harvesting period. Sesame seeds were produced at 11,679 tons, up 15.7% (1589 tons) from last year (10,090 tons). Contrary to red pepper, the cultivation area (22,039 hectares) increased by 14.7%, and the yield (53 kg) was slightly higher than last year (52.5 kg). Although the price of sesame during the sowing season ...

Source: Nongmin