Jangseong-gun, South Korea, increased rice production by 20% this year with 22,000 tons harvest prospect

Published Oct 18, 2021

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Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, expects a 20% increase in rice production this year, with a total harvest of approximately 22,000 tons. The local government credits the increase to favorable weather conditions and customized farm support, including the promotion of rare rice planting technology and pest control demonstration projects. The region has also focused on cultivating new varieties of rice, such as 'Kang Dae-chan' and 'Hanah-reum-chulbyeop', across 150 and 183 hectares respectively. These products are distributed to CJ Group affiliates and are expected to ensure a stable income for farm households. Jangseong-gun plans to expand the Jangseong rice market and continue researching new rice varieties to address climate change.

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(Jangseong = Yonhap News) Reporter Jeong Hoe-seong = Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, announced on the 18th that it expects rice production to increase by 20% this year compared to the previous year. The total harvest size is about 22,000 tons, and the production per danbo (990㎡) is expected to reach 506 kg. Jangseong-gun analyzed favorable weather conditions without major disasters as the cause of the increase in rice production. Jangseong-gun judged that customized support for farms, such as the spread of rare rice planting technology and the promotion of pest control demonstration projects, was also effective. This year, Jangseong-gun intensively nurtured 'Kang Dae-chan' and 'Hanah-reum-chulbyeop' in an area of 150 hectares and 183 hectares, respectively. The Daechan Kang variety developed by the Jeonnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services has excellent cultivation stability as it is resistant to diseases and pests and toppling over. Hanareum glutinous rice is a processing ...

Source: Yna