Changnyeong County Holds Specialized Agricultural Training for Premium Changnyeong Garlic Production

Training for Garlic Farmers to Enhance Capabilities for Premium Garlic Production in Changnyeong

Changnyeong County in Gyeongnam held a specialized agricultural technology training session for the Garlic Class at the Changnyeong County Agricultural Technology Center, targeting about 100 garlic farmers and agricultural workers interested in the training.

On the 4th, Dr. Kwon Youngseok, CEO of Geotech, was invited to give a lecture on the production of high-quality seed garlic through garlic bulbils cultivation technology, major pest and disease control, and physiological disorders.

Garlic Half Agricultural Technology Specialized Training Conducted.
[Image provided by Changnyeong County]

Changnyeong County conducts specialized agricultural technology training every year to provide essential expertise for local specialty crops and foster key personnel for agricultural development. This year, four courses are being offered: Taechudan Persimmon Class, Onion Class, Garlic Class, and Medicinal Herb Class.

Starting in April with soil management and pruning techniques for the Taechudan Persimmon Class, the county held the Onion Class in August, focusing on seedling management for mechanical onion transplanting. On the 6th, agricultural technology master Choi Sanggeun will be invited to lead a specialized training session for the Medicinal Herb Class on year-round production of wild herbs, which are emerging as a new income crop.

County Governor Sung Nakin said, "I hope this specialized agricultural technology training for the Garlic Class has been a valuable opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and information on the production and cultivation of high-quality seed garlic," adding, "We will continue to expand specialized agricultural technology training to enhance agricultural competitiveness through the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills for improving productivity and quality."