Gyeongnam Nonghyup Takes Action to Address Concerns Over Persimmon Anthracnose Spread

Listening to Farmers' Complaints During Field Visits to Disease and Pest Sites

On the 20th, Gyeongnam Nonghyup conducted an urgent on-site inspection to assess the damage caused by anthracnose and to prepare countermeasures.

Kim Ju-yang, the head of the headquarters, Lee Sang-deuk, chairman of Dong-eup Nonghyup, and others visited persimmon farms in Dong-eup, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, to listen to the concerns of farmers.

This year, due to prolonged rainy seasons accompanied by heavy rain, followed immediately by scorching heat, humid weather in September, and frequent rainfall, anthracnose is rapidly spreading among fruit trees such as persimmons and apples.

Moreover, the heavy rain on the 20th has raised concerns that anthracnose may spread to an irreversible level in persimmons (Buyu), which are about 40 days away from harvest, deepening the worries of farmers.

Gyeongnam Nonghyup is conducting an urgent on-site inspection to assess the damage status of persimmon anthracnose.
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A persimmon farmer met on site said, “We pick off diseased fruit daily, spray pesticides, and manage thoroughly, but anthracnose is spreading rapidly. If the rain continues today and tomorrow, anthracnose will spread to an irreversible extent, and the harvest volume will decrease by more than 30% to 50% compared to last year.”

Head Kim said, “Gyeongnam is a key region accounting for 72% of the national persimmon production, and farmers are very concerned about the decline in persimmon quality and production due to the spread of anthracnose. Gyeongnam Nonghyup will do its best to support affected farmers so they can overcome these difficulties.”

Gyeongnam Nonghyup plans to hold an emergency meeting with executives of the Gyeongnam Persimmon Association while confirming the occurrence of the disease on site, to grasp the status of persimmon disease outbreaks in major production areas and to prepare countermeasures to minimize damage to crops and farmers.

To respond to the spread of anthracnose, they plan to prioritize the supply of pesticides and nutrients and provide financial support.

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