Hwasun-gun Provides 'Crop Technology Support' to Prepare for Summer Disasters

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Hwasun County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gu Chung-gon) has recently provided technical support for crops due to frequent rain and lack of sunlight.

On the 20th, Hwasun County urged, “When heavy rain is forecast, prepare drainage channels in advance, install stakes to prevent crops from falling due to wind and rain, and harvest crops that can be harvested early to reduce damage.”

Also, if crops have fallen due to wind and rain, it is best to stand them up as soon as possible, and for rice that has been submerged or waterlogged, apply specialized pesticides to control diseases such as leaf blast and leaf sheath blight.

Anthracnose on peppers, which occurs frequently in hot and humid environments, is best prevented by spraying appropriate pesticides before and after rain, and it is important to remove diseased peppers immediately to prevent the spread of pathogens to surrounding areas.

For crops with poor growth, foliar application of 0.2% urea solution (40g of urea in 20ℓ of water) helps restore vigor.

In the case of livestock, there is concern about waterborne infectious diseases, so waterers should be cleaned frequently, and barns disinfected and vaccinations administered.

An official from the Agricultural Technology Center said, “Recently, damage to crops caused by abnormal weather such as heavy rain, heat waves, and typhoons has been increasing, so thorough preparation in advance is more important than anything else.”

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