Gyeongnam Nonghyup Holds Interim General Meeting for 'Dan-gam Export Integrated Organization'

On the 3rd, Gyeongnam Nonghyup held an extraordinary general meeting of the Korea Dan-gam Export Corporation at the Nonghyup Gyeongnam Headquarters conference room, attended by 16 heads of agricultural cooperatives from major Dan-gam producing regions.

At the extraordinary general meeting, they resolved to approve the previous year's export performance and analysis, amend the articles of incorporation and regulations to revitalize organizational operations, and approve the 2024 business plan and budget proposal. They also decided to expand Dan-gam exports using the budget secured this year.

Dan-gam cultivation area is gradually decreasing due to aging farmers, shortage of harvest labor, and conversion to other crops, but it remains one of Gyeongnam’s representative crops, accounting for 70% of the national cultivation area.

Gyeongnam Nonghyup, commemorative photo of the temporary general meeting of the 'Persimmon Export Integrated Organization'. [Image provided by Gyeongnam Nonghyup]

The total national Dan-gam export volume from September to December 2023 was 1,155 tons, a 74% decrease compared to the previous year. This was due to a sharp decline in production caused by abnormal weather-related fruit drop and anthracnose disease outbreaks.

Despite difficult conditions caused by poor crop yields, the Korea Dan-gam Export Corporation exported a total of 1,051 tons in 2023, achieving 91% of the national Dan-gam export volume.

CEO Lee Sang-deuk stated, “Due to aging farmers and shortage of agricultural labor, the cultivation area is decreasing while the cost of farming materials is rising, increasing the burden on farmers. We will expand Dan-gam exports by producing high-quality Dan-gam and strengthening overseas promotion using the budget secured this year.”

Director Cho Geun-su said, “The Korea Dan-gam Export Corporation has played a significant role in supply-demand adjustment and supporting domestic prices through activating Dan-gam exports. This year, we will revitalize exports by enhancing added value through the development of premium small-pack export products and promoting joint marketing and promotional events with other export integration organizations.”

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