The first rice harvest of the year has begun in Yeongam County, South Jeolla Province. The early variety, which matures faster than regular rice, is being harvested and will be sold as fresh rice to consumers.
Yeongam County announced on the 25th that the first local rice harvest took place on the 24th in Jinji-ri, Sinjong-myeon.
The harvested rice was an early variety planted in May, which has a growth period of about three months. Early varieties are characterized by their shorter growth period, allowing for an earlier harvest.
With the first harvest underway, rice farming in Yeongam is entering the main harvest season. The county plans to continuously monitor weather conditions and pest occurrences to ensure that farmers can complete their harvest safely.
In response to changes in rice consumption patterns, the county aims to promote high-quality rice varieties and enhance the competitiveness of Yeongam rice, while also exploring ways to improve farmers' incomes.
Yeongam County Mayor Woo Seung-hee visited the first harvest site to assess the growth and yield of the rice. He checked on the harvest conditions with farmers and discussed strategies for promoting rice varieties, strengthening competitiveness, and increasing farm incomes.
Mayor Woo expressed, "I am pleased that the rice, which has thrived through the hot summer, is now ready for consumers as fresh rice. I will closely monitor the fields to ensure that farmers can safely harvest their crops and that the quality of Yeongam rice translates into increased farm incomes."
Yeongam County plans to continue monitoring field conditions during the ongoing rice harvest and will work to prevent damage to farms due to weather conditions and pest outbreaks.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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