이과류(심) insights

Prolonged high temperatures have led to a significant increase in the occurrence of spider mites in major apple-producing regions. A survey conducted by the Rural Development Administration at the end of July in eight major apple-producing regions across the country, including Jangsu in North Jeolla Province, Youngju in North Gyeongsang Province, and Geochang in South Gyeongsang Province, covering 24 farms, found that spider mites occurred in 33.3% of the targeted orchards. The average occurrence density was 29.4 mites per 100 leaves. The occurrence rate at the same time last year was 25%, with an average density of 4 mites. This year, the occurrence rate of spider mites in 'Fuji' was 50%, with a density of 14.3 mites. Compared to the same period last year (33.3% and 15.4 mites), the occurrence rate has increased significantly. The Rural Development Administration urged thorough management. Trees affected by spider mites show a yellowish-brown color on the back of the leaves, and in severe cases, the leaves begin to fall from August onwards. Lee Dong-hyuk, Director of the Apple Research Center at the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, said, "If more than 3 to 4 spider mites are seen per leaf, it is necessary to immediately switch to dedicated pesticides for control" and "After it rains, it is necessary to spray sufficiently to reach the inside of the tree trunk." He added, "It is also good to cut the surrounding weeds in advance so that the mites that move from the weeds to the lower part of the tree can be controlled." Reporter Jo Young-chang

[Nongsu-chonsan Newspaper=Reporter Nara Park] Nonsan City (Mayor Baek Sung-hyun) is accelerating efforts to strengthen the global competitiveness of local agriculture and create a foundation for future agriculture. The city announced on the 22nd that it has started full-scale exports to the United States and Indonesia through the loading ceremony for Nonsan pear exports held at the Nonsan Drainage Farming Cooperative in Gwangseok-myeon on the 21st. The initial shipment on that day amounted to approximately 54 tons, valued at $260,000, and the total export volume of Nonsan pears for this year is expected to reach approximately 800 tons, with a total value of $3,540,000. Particularly significant this year is the first export of pears to Indonesia. Nonsan City is also preparing for the "2025 Nonsan Agricultural and Food Overseas Expo," among other initiatives.

(Milyang=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Dong-min = On the 22nd, the city of Milyang, Gyeongnam, announced that Milyang Mulsan, an investment and performance organization, will permanently operate the "Milyang Mulsan Hall with Good Sunlight and Water" on the first basement floor of the food section in the Lotte Department Store Centum City branch in Busan. The city expects that this store will widely inform Busan consumers about the region's excellent agricultural and specialty products and also contribute to increasing the income of local farmers. Milyang Mulsan will introduce various processed foods such as apple juice, yanggaeng, pickled vegetables, nurungji, jujube juice, and sanghuang mushrooms through this permanent store. A city official said, "This store is an important first step in settling Milyang's agricultural and specialty products in the national distribution network" and "Together with local farmers, we will develop high-quality agricultural products and processed goods, and strengthen agricultural competitiveness by expanding sales channels."