Uiryeong Premium Glutinous Corn First Harvested Nationwide ... Full-Scale Shipping Begins

Fertile Soil and Excellent Cultivation Techniques ... Highly Praised for Chewy Texture and Outstanding Flavor

Uiryeong County in Gyeongnam announced on the 6th that glutinous corn, grown in fertile soil, has begun shipping in earnest with the first harvest.

The glutinous corn started its first shipment on June 30 and will be harvested sequentially in open fields until the end of July, with plans to supply it to wholesale markets nationwide.

Uiryeong County began cultivating corn along the Nakdong River and Nam River about 30 years ago. Currently, 150 farms cultivate 60 hectares, generating an annual income of 5.4 billion KRW.

Uiryeong Chodang Glutinous Corn First Nationwide Shipment.
[Image provided by Uiryeong County]

Uiryeong glutinous corn is shipped earlier than anywhere else in the country through greenhouse cultivation and is highly regarded for its chewy texture and outstanding taste.

In particular, Nakseo-myeon, which borders the Nakdong River, is the largest single corn cultivation area in the country, with about 36 hectares including Chodang corn. The county accounts for over 60% of the total spring corn production. The selling price is also more competitive than other agricultural products, making it a leading specialty product of the county.

First Nationwide Shipment of Uiryeong Chodang Glutinous Corn.
[Image provided by Uiryeong County]

An official from the Uiryeong County Agricultural Technology Center said, "To enhance the value of the premium Uiryeong corn brand, we are supporting the supply of high-quality seeds, biodegradable mulching film, and control of sudden pests," adding, "We will strive to stabilize the income of corn farmers through the agricultural product standard price guarantee system."

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