Jangseong-gun Harvests 24 Tons of Early-Maturing Rice Variety This Year

Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, harvested the first early-maturing rice of the year on the 21st.

According to the county, the harvest site is the farm of Park Young-su in Pilam-ri, Hwangryong-myeon, and the variety is Cheongbaekchal rice, developed by the Rural Development Administration in 2010.

On the 21st, Park Young-su's farm in Pilam-ri, Hwangryong-myeon, Jangseong-gun harvested the first early-ripening rice of the year.
[Photo by Jangseong-gun]

Cheongbaekchal rice, classified as an early-maturing variety that can be harvested earlier than other varieties, is mainly used for processing into glutinous rice cakes and steamed rice. It is characterized by strong resistance to lodging and rice blast disease.

The amount of Cheongbaekchal rice harvested on this day is about 24 tons. Some will be used as seeds, and the rest will be sold entirely at retail.

This year, due to climate conditions such as the rainy season, typhoons, and heatwaves, the overall sunlight during the early growth stage of rice has been insufficient. However, early-maturing rice, which is transplanted early, is expected to show good yields with less damage from typhoons.

A representative from the Jangseong-gun Agricultural Technology Center said, “We thank the farmers who started the first harvest despite difficult conditions,” and added, “We will do our best to support the production of high-quality rice through pest and disease monitoring and providing timely control measures.”

Jangseong = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Han-gyu baekok@asiae.co.kr

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