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Due to rising temperatures and supply conditions, prices have fluctuated. As damage from unprecedented heavy rains increases, agricultural product prices are surging. According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation's agricultural product distribution information (KAMIS) on the 18th, the wholesale price of zucchini was 24,460 won for 50 items, a 63.3% increase from the previous day (14,980 won), and cucumbers (37.0%), spinach (35.4%), and green spinach (20.1%) also saw price hikes. On the morning of the same day, a consumer was buying zucchini at a large supermarket in Seoul. Recently, in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions, some vegetable prices fell due to rising temperatures and increased open-field shipments, but prices rose for items affected by crop substitution and reduced shipments, resulting in significant price differences by item. According to the agricultural and marine product newsletter 'How much?' provided by the Gwangju Jeonnam regional headquarters of the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation on the 16th, based on a survey of retail prices at Gwangju Yangdong Market on the 15th, potatoes and napa cabbage prices fell due to increased shipments. Potatoes (Sumini, 100g) fell 20.4% to 390 won compared to two weeks ago, and napa cabbage (spring, 1 bunch) dropped 10.7% to 3,680 won. In contrast, zucchini and onions rose due to reduced supply. Zucchini (1 piece) rose 33% to 1,330 won compared to two weeks ago as the harvest temporarily decreased due to the transition to a new variety. Onions (1 kg) rose 25.5% to 1,770 won due to reduced supply following the end of early-season shipments. Fruit prices remained lower than the previous year, but fluctuated by item. Apples (Fuji, 10 pieces) rose 8.1% to 33,300 won compared to two weeks ago, and pears (Shingo, 10 pieces) increased 9.7% to 43,100 won. Watermelons (1 piece) were 46.3% higher at 30,000 won compared to the same period last year. An aT official said, "While some vegetables are showing strength due to a supply gap caused by crop substitution, it is expected that supply will gradually stabilize as the amount of sunlight during the growth period increases." [Gwangju=Newsis]

From the 12th to the 14th, the Chuncheon Sinbuk Agricultural Cooperative held a three-day 2026 Sinbuk Agricultural Cooperative Tomato Festival in front of the Sinbuk Agricultural Cooperative Local Food Direct Store. This festival was organized to promote the excellence of Soyang River tomatoes and to improve farmers' income through increased consumption. In particular, the festival was composed of more diverse events to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Sinbuk Agricultural Cooperative Local Food Direct Store. The event featured participatory activities such as tomato weight matching, tomato stacking height, and tomato quick transfer, offering prizes, and the Sinbuk Agricultural Cooperative Farmers' Wives' Association operated a food booth, providing a variety of things to do, see, and eat. In particular, Soyang River tomatoes were sold at a 1+1 deal, allowing consumers to enjoy Chuncheon tomatoes, which are delicious and nutritious, at a low price. At the opening ceremony, Chuncheon Mayor Yuk Dong said, "Tomatoes contain many elements that are very good for health, and when they ripen to a red color, they can make a doctor's face pale," and "Currently, Chuncheon's tomatoes are leading the price in the national wholesale market, and we will make efforts to maintain this dominance through consultation and discussion." Kim Jae-ho, Chairman of the Sinbuk Agricultural Cooperative, said, "The frustration of farmers when their carefully grown tomatoes do not receive their due value is indescribable, so the Sinbuk Agricultural Cooperative has organized a special consumption promotion event along with the festival to stabilize tomato prices," and "In the future, we will make the best efforts to stabilize agricultural product prices and diversify distribution channels so that farmers can concentrate solely on farming." Chuncheon = Reporter Lee U-jeong leewj@agrinet.co.kr

"We are proud to be able to help local farms. We will continue to dedicate our headquarters' capabilities to sustainable agriculture." The Nonghyup Central Association Chungnam Sejong Branch, along with Daasan Nonghyup, Nonghyup Seosan West Branch, and the Daejeon Sejong Chungnam Regional Headquarters of the Korea Land and Geospatial Information Corporation, visited an onion farm in Daasan-eup, Seosan City on the 12th to carry out the 'Nongsimcheonsim (農心天心) Rural Job Assistance'. They harvested and transported onions and helped with farm work. After the work, they listened to the farmers' difficulties and sought solutions. A farm official said, "We were worried due to the labor shortage and the heat," and "With the help of various agencies, we have overcome a major hurdle. We will not forget our gratitude and will focus on producing high-quality onions." The headquarters is also carrying out various social contribution activities such as providing farming materials, cleaning up the rural environment, and sharing with vulnerable groups. Jung Hae-woong, head of the Nonghyup Chungnam Sejong Branch, said, "We will share the difficulties of agriculture and rural areas," and "We will strengthen field-centered activities so that farmers can focus on their main business." Seosan=Song Hae-chang reporter songhc@agrinet.co.kr