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Trial Cultivation of 32 Species of Subtropical Plants in S. Chungcheong Province

Trial Cultivation of 32 Species of Subtropical Plants in S. Chungcheong Province

YESAN, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Chungcheongnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services (CNARES) in Yesan County, South Chungcheong Province is piloting the cultivation of subtropical crops such as papaya and water spinach. Since May, CNARES has set up a demonstration farm of subtropical crops to grow 9 kinds of fruits, 15 kinds of green vegetables [...]

Opportune Time for Farms as Temperatures Rise

Opportune Time for Farms as Temperatures Rise

TONGYEONG, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The farms in Korea’s southern Tongyeong region have become highly profitable by growing subtropical crops. This is due, in part, to the current temperatures that are 4.5 degrees above the norm for this season. The city government of Tongyeong revealed yesterday that local farms were able to harvest high [...]