Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services Promotes Regional Selection Trials for Recommended Varieties

Information Provision for Selection of Public Grain Reserve Purchase Varieties

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced on the 8th that it will conduct a study by 2023 to examine 'the impact of regional climate environments on rice yield and quality' and 'the production stability of major distributed varieties in the province in response to abnormal climate.'

Lee Gapseong, in charge of eco-friendly agriculture at the Hamyang-gun Agricultural Technology Center, stated, "As farmers are feeling the effects of climate change, inquiries about alternative varieties are increasing, making regional trials of various varieties necessary."

To respond to climate change, the Agricultural Research and Extension Services have completed the rice transplanting work for the study at the experimental research plots of the Goseong-gun Agricultural Technology Center and the rice paddies in Oksan-ri, Seosang-myeon, Hamyang-gun (at an altitude of 430m).

The test varieties include 15 types such as Yeonghojinmi, Saeilmi, Anpyeong, Haepum, Joyoung, and Jopyeong.

The 'Jowon' variety, which was independently bred and registered by the Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, is also included.

The Agricultural Research and Extension Services plan to provide information for selecting public reserve rice suitable for the region by analyzing field evaluation results from related organizations and test performance data.

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