Gyeongnam Nonghyup Discusses Onion Supply Measures and Price Stabilization Plans

‘Yangpa Gyeongnam Council Regular General Meeting’ Held

Gyeongnam Nonghyup held a council meeting on the 2nd at the Hapcheon Dongbu Nonghyup Sanji Distribution Center, attended by over 20 Nonghyup cooperative heads belonging to the Yangpa Gyeongnam Council, to discuss onion supply measures and price stabilization plans.

At the council meeting, cooperative heads from major onion-producing Nonghyups and those participating in the supply stabilization project in Hapcheon-gun, Hamyang-gun, Geochang-gun, Changnyeong-gun, and Sancheong-gun gathered to exchange information on the 2024 onion growth trends and price outlook, and to discuss future onion supply measures.

Gyeongnam Nonghyup held a meeting on the 2nd at the Hapcheon Dongbu Nonghyup Sanji Distribution Center to discuss measures for onion supply management and price stabilization. [Image provided by Gyeongnam Nonghyup]

Chairman No Tae-yoon of the council stated, “Due to the recent frequent rains, pest and disease outbreaks are expected, so thorough pest control is essential. We must enhance the quality competitiveness of Gyeongnam onions through onion cultivation education,” adding, “The council will do its best to play a central role in regulating onion supply and stabilizing prices.”

Director Cho Geun-soo said, “Recently, the second growth of garlic and scape garlic have occurred extensively. As May is the main growth period for onions, we urge thorough prevention of onion pests and diseases and stabilization of supply. During the harvest season, the Yangpa Gyeongnam Council should take the lead in determining appropriate purchase prices and adjusting shipments to help farmers, and we ask for your utmost efforts in developing the onion business.”