Fruits insights

The National Financial Industry Labor Union NH Agricultural Cooperative Jeonnam Regional Headquarters (Chairman Cha Sang-hoon) conducted a volunteer activity to help pick cherry tomatoes in the Ilro-eup area of Muan County on the 4th, together with the NH Agricultural Cooperative Jeonnam Headquarters (Head Lee Gwang-il). This volunteer work was part of the labor union's social contribution activities, with approximately 50 people, including Jeonnam branch chapter heads, union members, and executives, participating together. They visited the farm early in the morning, received a brief education from the farm owner on how to pick cherry tomatoes, and diligently picked the tomatoes while breaking a sweat. Chairman Cha Sang-hoon said, "Cherry tomatoes must be harvested every 3 to 5 days and must be picked by hand, one by one, which makes labor shortages challenging."

In the Kozan district of Adana, two women transformed traditional baklava-making into a source of income by showing solidarity before the holiday. Preparing 10-12 trays of baklava per day on order, the women contributed to preserving local customs while supporting their household economies.

Damyang County (County Chief Jeong Chul-won) warned local farmers of the increasing risk of fire blight as the growth period for apples and pears reaches its peak at the end of May, urging thorough monitoring and immediate reporting. The county supplied fire blight medication for three treatments to apple and pear farmers in March to strengthen pre-emptive prevention and previously highlighted the importance of concentrated prevention during the flowering period in April. However, due to the disease's characteristics, there are growing concerns about its spread if high-temperature and humid weather continues during the growth period of June and July, emphasizing the need for thorough monitoring and follow-up response even after prevention measures. Fire blight is an infection caused by bacteria (Erwinia amylovora)