Damyang-gun Proposes 'Beekeeping Farm Management Stability Support Measures' to Government

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) announced on the 28th that it proposed support measures to the central government on the 27th to stabilize the management of beekeeping farms due to a decrease in honey harvest caused by abnormal low temperatures that occurred in April and May.

According to the county, a sample survey of beekeeping farms showed that the honey harvest per hive was 1.7 kg, which is only 20% of the average harvest.

This is because cold damage occurred during the formation period of the acacia flower stalks due to abnormal low temperatures in April, and during the main honey harvesting season in May, frequent rainfall and low temperatures caused a sharp decline in honey harvest.

Currently, agricultural disasters provide direct and indirect support according to related laws when agricultural, fishery, and livestock products and agricultural facilities suffer direct damage from natural disasters such as typhoons, depending on the extent of the damage.

Secondary damage, such as a decrease in honey harvest due to damage to nectar sources caused by abnormal low temperatures like this time, is excluded from agricultural disasters, making it difficult for beekeeping farms to receive government support.

Governor Choi Hyung-sik said, “The beekeeping industry is an important industry with not only economic value but also public value such as preserving the natural ecological environment and landscape through pollination functions. We will strive to prepare support measures for beekeeping farms currently facing livelihood difficulties.”

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