South Korea: Satisfied with powdered rice growers can do double crops with less production cost

Published 2022년 10월 17일

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A field in Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, has successfully harvested 'powdered rice' of the yellow-ripe Bunjilmi variety, three and a half months after planting. This variety, also known as Baromi 2, is praised for its low production cost, lack of uniformity issues, and suitability for double cropping with wheat. The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Hwang-geun Jeong, and other officials were present at the harvest and expressed interest in expanding support for the production of powdered rice. CEOs of agricultural cooperatives and bakeries have also voiced plans to increase cultivation and production of the rice, hoping for government support to improve price competitiveness. Minister Jeong has announced plans to promote the consumption of powdered rice through the sharing of recipes from November.

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Looking into the process from harvesting ‘powdered rice’ to processing… Shorter growth period than common varieties Similar in quantity, almost no uniforming phenomenon Baker “Through highlighting domestic raw materials We are overcoming the burden of price.” Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs “Active Support for Consumption Promotion” “Last year was a big hit, but this year seems to be a normal year. However, due to the short growing period, the production cost is low, and wheat, roughage, and double cropping are possible, so I am very satisfied.” On the 13th, a rice paddy field of 4000㎡ (1200 pyeong) in Geumgang-dong, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do. Rice of the yellow-ripe powdered rice (Bunjilmi) variety was waiting for harvest. The faces of about 100 people waiting at the site, including Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Hwang-geun Jeong, Governor Kim Jong-hoon of Jeollabuk-do Province, Director of National Food Science Institute Seo Hyo-won, and Director ...

Source: Nongmin