Gyeongnam Nonghyup Holds Chestnut Gyeongnam Council General Meeting to Discuss Supply Stabilization and Export Expansion Measures

Gyeongnam Nonghyup held the 2025 Chestnut Gyeongnam Council Regular General Meeting in the Nonghyup conference room, where participants discussed joint cooperation measures to stabilize the supply and expand the export of chestnuts.

Gyeongnam Nonghyup Holds 2025 Chestnut Gyeongnam Council Regular General Meeting

The general meeting, held on September 9, was attended by the heads of 16 participating Nonghyup cooperatives in the Gyeongnam region. The agenda included the 2024 business and settlement report, approval of the 2025 business plan, and the election of executives, all of which were reviewed and approved.

In particular, the participants took time to discuss countermeasures for the overall chestnut industry, including declining production due to poor growth conditions caused by abnormal high temperatures each year, reduced cultivation area, and aging farmers, as well as measures to address the decrease in export volume.

Gyeongnam is the second largest chestnut-producing region in Korea after Chungnam, with an annual production of around 8,000 tons. The Chestnut Gyeongnam Council handled 4,500 tons in 2024, achieving exports of 1,900 tons worth 5.4 billion won to China, Japan, the United States, and other countries.

Ryu Gilnyeon, the head of the branch, stated, "With a sincere heart for farmers, I hope the cooperative heads will devote their passion to realizing a sustainable agriculture and rural community where farmers are respected and everyone is happy."

Additionally, Oh Heungseok, who was re-elected as the council chairman that day, said, "Based on the results of the regular general meeting, I hope to take the lead in expanding chestnut exports from Gyeongnam and revitalizing domestic consumption, thereby contributing to agricultural income."

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