Gyeongnam Nonghyup Discusses Measures for Garlic Supply and Price Stabilization

Published 12 Apr.2024 10:54(KST)

Updated 04 Aug.2025 15:53(KST)

'2024 Garlic Gyeongnam Council Regular General Meeting' Held

Gyeongnam Nonghyup held the regular general meeting of the Garlic Gyeongnam Council on the 11th at Ibang Nonghyup in Changnyeong-gun, a major garlic production area.

At the council meeting, 17 heads of agricultural cooperatives from major garlic production areas attended to discuss the 2024 garlic supply adjustment and price stabilization measures, and spent time considering ways to increase garlic farmers' income and directions for the development of garlic agriculture.

Commemorative photo of the 2024 Garlic Gyeongnam Council Regular General Meeting by Gyeongnam Nonghyup. [Image provided by Gyeongnam Nonghyup]

Chairman Gongjeongpyo said, "The average garlic price at the Gyeongnam local wholesale market in 2023 was 3,130 KRW per kilogram based on commercial (net) garlic, a 41% decrease compared to 2022, causing many difficulties for farmers. However, I hope this year will be a year to ease worries with good price formation," and added, "The Garlic Gyeongnam Council will take the lead in doing its best to stabilize garlic supply and prices."

Director Cho Geunsu said, "Due to frequent recent rains, pest and disease outbreaks are expected, so I urge thorough pest control. We will do our best to develop the garlic business that helps farmers by deciding appropriate purchase prices, adjusting shipments, and expanding agricultural product distribution channels."