Allium insights

[Agricultural and Fisheries News=Reporter Kim Jin-oh] As late summer begins, farmers across the country are busy selecting varieties that will be responsible for the second half of the year's crops. To this end, Asia Seed on the 22nd recommended the domestic onion 'Grami' as a leading variety that will provide real help to farmers' income. Grami is an early-maturing yellow hybrid variety that can be harvested in early May based on southern region standards. The bulb is nearly round, close to a high-gourd shape, with a weight of over 400g. It is particularly praised for its high uniformity, leading to excellent marketability. Additionally, it has excellent cold resistance, making it possible to cultivate throughout the southern region. An official from Asia Seed said, "In the domestic onion market recently, there has also been a demand for superior traits.

(Changnyeong=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Dong-min = Changnyeong County's local specialty, garlic, has been steadily supplied to the global fast-food franchise company, Korea McDonald's, attracting attention. According to Changnyeong County on the 24th, the Changnyeong Horticultural Association Joint Business Corporation has been supplying garlic to Korea McDonald's from the 11th until September 17, for about five weeks. The exact supply amount is being tallied. Previously, from 2021 to 2023, approximately 170 tons of garlic were delivered annually during the same period. During this period, the "McDonald's Changnyeong Garlic Burger" using Changnyeong garlic sold over 5.37 million units, garnering significant popularity. A county official emphasized, "Changnyeong has abundant sunlight, good soil, and sufficient moisture, making the garlic flavor deep and sweet." This year, it is expected that over 3,000 farms in Changnyeong will produce 65,105 tons of garlic on 3,677 hectares, recording the largest cultivation area and production volume in the nation.

Onion farmers in Maharashtra are protesting against NAFED, alleging non-transparent procurement practices that lead to financial losses. The State Onion Growers' Association demands fair prices and transparency in the procurement process. A farmer in Nashik even staged a protest with his bullocks, highlighting the plight of onion growers facing corruption and unfair pricing.