Yeongyang-gun, Namyeongyang Nonghyup Conducts 2023 Dried Chili Pepper Purchase

Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, will conduct the purchase of 2023 dried chili peppers through Namyeongyang Nonghyup from August 17 to August 25.

Yeongyang County Nam-Yeongyang Nonghyup conducting the purchase of 2023 dried red peppers. (Left: County Governor O Do-chang)

This year’s purchase volume is approximately 200,000 geun based on shipment agreements. The dried chili pepper purchase project not only supports prices at the production site but also reduces distribution costs and alleviates labor shortages in the era of high oil prices, receiving great support from chili pepper farmers in Yeongyang-gun.

The schedule for the contract cultivation and purchase of dried chili peppers is as follows: the first round of purchase with stem removal will be held on August 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Byeongok warehouse yard, and the second round of general purchase (including stem removal) will take place over two days, August 24 and 25, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nonghyup gas station yard.

Park Myeongsul, President of Namyeongyang Nonghyup, said, “As we enter the season of harvest, I want to express my deep consolation and encouragement to the farmers who have worked hard to achieve a bountiful crop.”

County Governor Oh Dochang stated, “Farmers’ worries are increasing due to labor shortages and the sharp rise in agricultural material prices. Moreover, the government’s recent TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) on dried chili peppers could deal a severe blow to farmers. Therefore, in July, we requested the withdrawal and timing adjustment of dried chili pepper import volumes.” He added, “Our county will continue to actively support chili pepper farming so that farmers can focus on their crops with peace of mind.”

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