Pohang City Conducts Aerial Pest Control on Rice Crops... 1.4 Billion KRW Worth Sprayed Over 5,598 Hectares

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] Pohang City announced on the 9th that it will conduct eco-friendly aerial pest control for rice pests in 10 towns and townships, including Guryongpo-eup and Nongcheon Village, until the 14th.

Due to the increase in pest outbreaks caused by heavy rains during this year's monsoon season, the Agricultural Technology Center has been carrying out pest control operations against rice blast, rice leaf folder, and rice stem borer since the 6th.

The aerial pest control for rice not only reduces labor but also offers the advantage of uniform pesticide application regardless of farmland conditions, receiving great support from participating farmers every year. Especially from this year, in accordance with the Positive List System, natural crop protection agents are used to completely prevent drift damage to orchards around rice paddies and small-scale crops.

Due to these changing conditions, Homigot-myeon, which previously could not conduct aerial pest control because of many forage crops, has been newly added to the control areas. As applications from each town and township have increased, the total aerial pest control area in the Pohang region has reached 5,598 hectares, an increase of 214 hectares compared to the previous year. The support fund provided by Pohang City for this effort amounts to 1.43 billion KRW.

A Pohang City official stated, "The significance of this year's eco-friendly aerial pest control for rice pests lies in enhancing the value of Pohang rice and actively responding to the PLS system." He added, "We ask each town and township to cooperate with the aerial pest control to prevent damage to local beekeeping, livestock farms, and collective residential facilities."

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