Jangseong-gun Expands Distribution of 'Weed-Control Apple Snails'

[Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu] Jangseong County in Jeonnam announced on the 26th that it will expand the distribution of ‘herbicide-use apple snails’ to local farms to produce high-quality rice.

The support quantity is 12 kg per hectare (ha), and if an appropriate amount of apple snails is introduced into the paddy field within 5 to 10 days after rice transplanting, weeds can be effectively removed without using herbicides.

The weed control effect reaches 98%, making it highly preferred not only by eco-friendly farms but also by general farms.

From this year, the county plans to expand the subsidy for apple snail purchase costs for general paddy fields beyond the provincial guideline (50%) and increase the support scale to 75% to help reduce production costs for farmers.

For eco-friendly paddy fields, 90% support will be provided as before.

Farmers using apple snails should dry the paddy fields after harvesting rice, and it is recommended to plant winter crops in the fields during winter to prevent the overwintering of remaining apple snails.

A county official said, “Thorough management is essential to continuously use apple snails,” and added, “Apple snails will be collected after the weeding operation.”

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