Cheongsong County Launches Cold Damage Prevention for Fruit Growers in Response to Climate Change

Cheongsong County in North Gyeongsang Province (Governor Yoon Kyunghee) is accepting applications from apple and pear growers for the "Climate Change Response Cold Damage Prevention Technology Support Project" until the 26th.

Cheongsong County Takes Action to Prevent Cold Damage to Fruit Trees in Response to Climate Change.

This project was established to prevent cold damage caused by increasingly frequent abnormal weather during the fruit tree flowering period and to address issues of poor fruit set. Eligible applicants include apple and pear growers within Cheongsong County, and both individual farms and agricultural organizations may participate.

The support consists of providing urea and boric acid fertilizers, covering an area of approximately 2,500 hectares. Applying urea (5kg/500L) and boric acid (0.5kg/500L) as foliar fertilizers during the leaf fall period helps accumulate nutrient reserves, which strengthens the cold resistance of flower buds and improves fruit set rates.

Applications can be submitted by visiting the local town or township office, or the Cheongsong County Agricultural Technology Center. Required documents include one copy each of the project application form and agricultural business registration certificate. For group applications, a list of participating farms must also be submitted.

The project budget is 100,000 won per hectare, consisting of a 60,000 won subsidy and a 40,000 won self-payment.

Governor Yoon Kyunghee stated, "As cold damage caused by abnormal climate continues to recur, preventing damage to farms and ensuring stable fruit production is more important than ever. We will do our utmost to ensure this project helps stabilize farmers' incomes."

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