JEJU, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jeju Provincial Government announced Tuesday that it will begin operation of an electronic auction platform for the island’s symbolic fruit, tangerines. In a joint collaboration with Jejusi Nonghyup (a local agricultural cooperative), the system will launch on November 22, offering for sale tangerines with a minimum of 10 [...]
JEJU, July 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Despite a long and productive history of cultivating citrus fruits, many Jeju Island farmers are abandoning their agricultural operations and opening solar power installations instead. Just a few days after Jeju’s provincial government announced a plan to offer solar power business opportunities to outdoor tangerine farming communities, 164 farmers submitted [...]
SEOUL, Nov.11 (Korea Bizwire) – Daum Kakao has announced that it has opened a mobile circulation platform for Jeju tangerines called ‘Kakao Farmer Jeju’. ‘Kakao Farmer Jeju’ was established with the intention to select the best produce and deliver it to consumers when it is in its most delicious state. Since this is a trial [...]
SEOUL, Nov.10 (Korea Bizwire) - With uneasiness spreading ever since the WHO announcement that processed meat such as ham and sausages contain carcinogens, there is hope for meat lovers as sesame leaves, chives and kimchi have been identified as health boosters that can lower the risk of cancer. The Korean Dietetic Association (KDA) and the [...]
JEJU, Aug. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — To set up a firm foundation for the development of gamgyul (tangerine) farming in Jeju for the next 50 years, the Jeju Self-governing Province will implement a five-year plan for its innovation. The province announced the details of the five-year plan to reliably produce stable quantities of high-quality tangerines. [...]