Kim Seong-jung, Gyeonggi-do Administrative Deputy Governor, to Harvest 'Local Specialty Rice Varieties' in Pyeongtaek on the 8th

Kim Seong-jung, the First Deputy Governor of Gyeonggi Province, is taking a commemorative photo with officials after harvesting regionally specialized rice varieties at the Pyeongtaek Branch of the Gyeonggi Seed Management Office located in Godeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek City on the 8th.

On the 8th, Kim Seong-jung, the First Deputy Governor of Gyeonggi Province, encouraged officials after harvesting the regionally specialized rice variety at the Gyeonggi Seed Management Office Pyeongtaek Branch located in Godeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek City.

The regionally specialized variety harvested that day, 'Yeorihyang,' is a medium-glutinous rice variety developed by the Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services to meet diverse consumer demands. It has a savory aroma and excellent taste, leading to recent increases in production and consumption.

Kim Seong-jung, the First Deputy Governor of Gyeonggi Province, stated, "With rapid climate and environmental changes, the importance of varietal diversity is increasing," and emphasized, "Gyeonggi Province will promote the production and distribution of high-quality seeds such as foundation and certified seeds, as well as regionally specialized and native seed varieties."

The Gyeonggi Seed Management Office cultivates and distributes regionally specialized varieties to spread excellent new domestic varieties and preserve genetic resources. This year, it will produce 11 types of regionally specialized rice varieties, including Yeorihyang, Alchanmi, Cheongpum, and Suchanmi, totaling 104 tons. Next year, supplies will be provided to interested farmers and residents based on demand surveys conducted by city and county.

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