Goheung-gun, Disaster Relief Fund for Crop Damage in the East Sea Paid Last January
23 Items Including Yuja, 2,392 Farms, 3.5 Billion KRW Paid
[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Song Gwi-geun) has prepared a damage recovery payment plan for winter crops such as yuzu and kiwi that suffered cold damage due to the cold wave that occurred between January 5 and 10, and plans to support a total of 2,392 farms with disaster relief funds amounting to 3.5 billion KRW before this Chuseok holiday.
Among the 22 cities and counties in Jeollanam-do, Goheung-gun accounts for 41% of the disaster relief funds, the highest amount to be distributed in the province. As an emergency preventive measure, support projects for fruit tree nutrients and irrigation facilities are also being promoted, which is expected to alleviate some of the difficulties faced by farmers.
The county conducted a damage survey for four months from January 12 to May 13 on crops damaged by the recent cold wave. As a result, 794 hectares of 23 items, including 717 hectares of yuzu and kiwi, suffered cold damage, with yuzu trees accounting for 90% of the total damaged area.
The disaster relief funds to be provided this time will be distributed to each farm according to the extent of damage, totaling 3.5 billion KRW: 2.3 billion KRW for seedlings and pesticides used to replant or recover the vigor of the affected crops, and 1.2 billion KRW as livelihood support funds for farms with damage rates exceeding 50%.
In addition, 47.6 million KRW in loans will be additionally provided to 293 farms requiring interest reductions, repayment deferrals on agricultural and livestock management funds, and disaster management funds.
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A county official stated, “For yuzu, which suffered the greatest damage from this cold wave, we will do our best in consultation with related organizations to establish mid- to long-term measures such as expanding cold damage prevention facilities like irrigation systems and developing and distributing cold-resistant new yuzu varieties suited to local characteristics to prevent the recurring vicious cycle as much as possible.”
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