South Korea: In December, strawberry prices are cheaper than a year ago
Fresh Strawberry
South Korea
Published Dec 5, 2022
Tridge summary
As the supply gradually increases, it is predicted that the price of strawberries this month will be cheaper compared to a year ago. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs predicted on the 4th that "production will increase in December this year compared to the same month last year," and that "the retail price in December will also go down from last year's 2,200 won per 100g."
Original content
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Seon-mi = Just last month, strawberry prices were higher than a year ago. In order to prevent damage from high temperatures during the growing season, farmers delayed planting time (planting seedlings properly in the field), and the planting area in August decreased by 17% compared to last year. because it decreased by However, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs expects that the supply of strawberries will be smooth again this month as the farmhouses that delayed the planting started shipping, and the price will decrease. Strawberry disease and pest damage were also less than last year. However, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ...
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