Sinan County, full-scale mechanization of harvesting new high-oleic peanuts begins

On the 22nd, a demonstration event for the mechanical harvesting of new peanut varieties, Haeol and Keiol 2, was held in Jaeundo. Sinan County held the event in Jaeum-myeon to actively respond to rural aging and rising labor costs. About 30 people, including peanut farmers and officials from the National Institute of Crop Science, attended the event to observe the characteristics of the new varieties and the harvesting process using mechanized equipment such as ridge cover machines, underground crop harvesters, and peanut shelling machines. The new varieties, Haeol and Keiol 2, have an oleic acid (omega-9) content of over 80%, which is beneficial for cardiovascular health, and are resistant to spoilage, making them highly functional varieties with excellent storage and distribution capabilities. They are also shorter than existing varieties, making them resistant to falling and suitable for mechanical harvesting, which has been well-received by farmers. Sinan County has been ...