Agriculture Minister Kim Hyun-soo Visits Flower Farms, Pledges Active Export Support
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyun-jung] On the afternoon of the 10th, Kim Hyun-soo, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, visited a flower farm (Jangteogol Farm, Freesia cultivation) located in Cheongyang-gun to inspect the on-site situation and listen to the difficulties faced by the farmers.
Minister Kim Hyun-soo stated, "There are great concerns about the flower sector, which has been significantly affected by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). We will strive to expand flower consumption through flower purchases by the public sector, and we will continue efforts to ensure that this atmosphere spreads to local governments and the private sector as well."
Hot Picks Today
"Now Our Salaries Are 10 Million Won a Month" Record High... Semiconductor Boom Drives Performance Bonuses at Major Electronic Component Firms
- Experts Already Watching Closely..."Target Price Set at 970,000 Won" Only Upward Momentum Remains [Weekend Money]
- "Heading for 2 Million Won": The Company the Securities Industry Says Not to Doubt [Weekend Money]
- 'Still Hesitant? If You're Wondering Whether KOSPI Will Rise, This Is the Number You Must Watch [Weekend Money]'
- Is It Really Like an Illness? "I Can't Wait to Go Again"—Over 1 Million Visited in Q1, Now 'Busanbyeong' Takes Hold [K-Holic]
He also said, "Farms experiencing management difficulties should actively utilize policy funds such as agricultural management rehabilitation funds," adding, "We will actively support farms that wish to expand flower exports despite difficult conditions."
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
