Suncheon Myeongpum Woldeung Peach Experience Event, Abruptly Canceled

Anthracnose Spread During Harvest Season, Difficulty Securing Marketable Quantity

The Suncheon Premium Woldeung Peach Experience Event Promotion Committee (Chairman Jang Bongsik) in Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do, announced that the 20th Suncheon Premium Woldeung Peach Experience Event, scheduled for August 3, has been abruptly canceled due to the spread of anthracnose during the harvest season.

The committee decided to cancel the event after board discussions, considering the difficulty in securing a sufficient quantity of marketable peaches.

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Last year, Woldeung peach farmers suffered from cold damage caused by abnormal weather, and this year, they made various efforts such as spraying pesticides in spring to prevent cold damage, hoping for a bountiful harvest. However, unexpected frequent rainfall and humid weather led to the spread of anthracnose, plunging them into deep distress once again.

On the 25th, Suncheon Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu visited peach farms in Woldeung-myeon to listen to the farmers' difficulties and said, “We will explore various support measures to alleviate the farmers' hardships, so I encourage all farmers to stay strong and overcome this challenge together.”

Chairman Jang Bongsik expressed, “The cancellation of the experience event, which has continued for 19 years, due to the spread of anthracnose, is deeply regrettable for the farmers.”

He also stated, “To prevent damage to farms caused by climate change and other factors, we plan to focus on thorough farm quarantine and management to prepare for next year’s event.”

He added, “We look forward to Suncheon City’s active support and cooperation.”

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