Yeongam-gun, Canola Harvest in Full Swing at Wolchulsan Cheonhwangsa Canola Scenic Complex

Supply for public school meals through full purchase and processing

Yeongam-gun has been harvesting canola flowers at the Wolchulsan Cheonhwangsa Canola Flower Scenic Complex since the 9th. (Photo by Yeongam-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Jeon Dong-pyeong) announced on the 11th that the canola harvest is in full swing at the Canola Scenic Complex of Cheonhwangsa Temple in Wolchulsan.

The county created a large-scale 165-hectare canola scenic complex near Wolchulsan National Park last winter, showcasing a beautiful rural landscape with canola flowers in full bloom last spring. However, the canola flower festival was canceled due to the impact of COVID-19, leaving some regret.

Fortunately, thanks to favorable weather conditions, a high-quality canola seed harvest is possible, raising expectations for new income generation for farmers.

To this end, harvesting began on the 9th, coinciding with the optimal harvest time. Entering the third year of cultivation, farmers have accumulated canola cultivation techniques, and due to favorable weather conditions, the harvest volume is expected to increase by more than 30% compared to the previous year, which is anticipated to boost farmers' income as well.

All harvested canola seeds will be purchased by Yeongam Nonghyup and processed into canola oil, which will be sold for school meals and other uses.

Additionally, after the canola harvest, buckwheat will be sown as an alternative crop to rice, and efforts will be made to foster another income crop and preserve the landscape.

Jeon Dong-pyeong, Governor of Yeongam-gun, stated, “The canola scenic complex project, now in its third year, is a core project that serves as a foundation for increasing farmers' income and revitalizing the local tourism industry. We plan to continuously expand the area to 1 million pyeong (approximately 330,000 square meters). We will do our best to nurture it as a stable income crop and preserve the landscape.”

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