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(Imsil=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Dong-cheol = Jeonbuk Imsil County announced on the 25th that it is now fully harvesting apple mangoes, which were introduced as a pilot project to respond to climate change and rural aging. The county established a 3,995 square meter subtropical fruit orchard as a pilot project in 2021, and currently, three farms are cultivating apple mangoes and one farm is cultivating red mangoes. Apple mango farmer Choi Jeong-im said, "This year, we are harvesting 20 to 30 fruits per tree" and "In the future, we will steadily participate in cultivation technology education and increase production to match the size and sweetness preferred by consumers." The county plans to disseminate cultivation techniques in collaboration with related agencies such as the Rural Development Administration and support direct sales between farms and consumers, online sales, and promotion linked to regional festivals. County head Sim Min said, "We will continuously examine the potential for subtropical fruit cultivation and strive to create new sources of income for agriculture." sollenso@yna.co.kr

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(Jangsu=Yonhap News) On the 25th, the task of picking apple leaves is in full swing at an orchard in Anyang Village, Jangsu-eup, Jangsu County, North Jeolla Province. Picking leaves is a task done before the harvest to ensure that the apples receive sunlight evenly, thereby increasing their sugar content. After this task, which takes about 1 to 2 weeks, the harvest will begin. Jangsu apples are grown in a clean highland area at an altitude of 400 to 600 meters, resulting in firm flesh and high sugar content. An official from the Jangsu County Agricultural Technology Center said, "This year, due to cold weather and drought, the yield is expected to be slightly lower than last year, but the quality is quite good." He added, "Starting from early next month, shipments will intensify ahead of the Chuseok holiday." (Written and photo by Reporter Baek Do-in) doin100@yna.co.kr