Joint Inspection of Facility Greenhouses and Orchards Before the Rainy Season and Typhoons

On September 3rd last year, apples ready for harvest were seen fallen on the ground of an orchard in Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do due to Typhoon Maysak. (Photo by Jangsu-gun) [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is conducting joint inspections targeting greenhouses and orchards to prevent damage to crops and agricultural facilities caused by natural disasters during the summer season.

On the 16th, the Ministry announced that, together with related organizations such as the Rural Development Administration, local governments, and agricultural cooperatives (Nonghyup), it will carry out joint inspections of preemptive measures by the 18th, focusing on facilities where previous inspections were insufficient and agricultural facilities frequently damaged by habitual flooding.

Greenhouses, often installed in paddy fields or lowlands, will be primarily inspected for drainage maintenance and the operation of drainage pumps to prepare for flooding during heavy rains. Orchards, which mostly have single-row support structures and are vulnerable to damage from strong winds, will be checked for iron wire connections, brace fixation, and the condition of windbreak nets.

An official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs emphasized, "Local governments and Nonghyup should thoroughly inspect greenhouses and orchards before the full onset of the rainy season, and farmers should familiarize themselves with damage prevention measures to minimize losses."

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