South Korea: Winter forage Italian ryegrass (IRG) can also be grown in Gangwon-do

Published 2022년 5월 30일

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The article highlights the significant increase in prices of grain feed, forage, and forage seeds, causing concern for farmers. To address this, the Rural Development Administration and the Gangwon Pyeongchang-gun Agricultural Technology Center are developing cold-resistant Italian ryegrass (IRG), also known as the Cowinary variety. This forage crop is gaining popularity due to its high livestock preference and cold resistance. Despite the challenges of drought, the Cowinary variety has shown promising results in Gangwon-do, with a wintering rate of 95% in the Pyeongchang area. To ensure successful cultivation in Gangwon, specific sowing techniques and agricultural practices are recommended. The article conveys the outcomes of a harvesting festival where these findings were shared, aiming to expand the Cowinary variety pilot project and enhance the production of domestic forage varieties.

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Recently, not only grain feed, but also forage and forage seed prices have skyrocketed, increasing the concerns of farmers. Accordingly, a variety of forage crops that are resistant to cold and have a high preference for livestock have been developed and are attracting attention. Italian ryegrass (IRG), the most preferred among domestic forage crops, was cultivated mainly in the central and southern regions of Korea as it is weak to cold, but the cultivation area is expected to expand to Gangwon-do through the development of varieties. The Rural Development Administration, together with the Gangwon Pyeongchang-gun Agricultural Technology Center, held an IRG variety harvesting festival on the 25th at a trial plantation site in Pyeongchang-eup, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. About 30 people, including officials from the National Livestock Science Academy of the Rural Development Administration, the Livestock Division of the Gangwon-do Office, the Pyeongchang-gun ...

Source: Nongmin