South Korea: Danyang Jukryeong apples on the way to export to Taiwan

(Danyang=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Hyung-woo = Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do announced on the 12th that its representative agricultural specialty, 'Danyang Jukryeong Apple', has been exported for the first time this year. The county forecasted that around 50 tons will be exported to Taiwan by the end of the year, starting with 13 tons the day before. Jukryeong apples are produced in high altitude areas over 350m above sea level with large daily temperature differences, and are famous for their vivid color and good storage properties. They are grown in limestone loess fields and have excellent quality and taste, and are well-received in the domestic market as well as Southeast Asian markets. The county is conducting intensive pest control and disease forecasting activities and conducting pesticide residue tests in a timely manner to cultivate high-quality fruit trees. In addition, it is actively supporting export logistics costs, packaging materials, sorting labor costs, and ...