Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services to Showcase Subtropical Vegetables at International Agricultural Expo in October

Responding to Climate Change and Discovering Future High-Income Crops

'Subtropical Vegetable Exhibition Hall' operated by Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services. Provided by Jeollanam-do

On June 25, the Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced that it will operate a 'Subtropical Vegetable Exhibition Hall' at the '2025 International Agricultural Expo', which will be held from October 23 to 29. The exhibition will highlight subtropical vegetables that are gaining attention as promising crops in the era of climate change.

This exhibition has been planned to proactively respond to changes in the agricultural environment caused by global warming, to help farmers discover new income-generating crops, and to widely promote the excellence of functional vegetables.

The exhibition hall will be set up within the Jeollanam-do pavilion at the expo venue, and high interest is expected from both visitors and farmers.

The main crops on display will be subtropical vegetables with excellent health benefits, such as snake cucumber, bitter melon, peanut squash, water spinach, and chayote. These crops contain antioxidants and ingredients beneficial for blood sugar control, making them increasingly popular as raw materials for health foods.

In particular, this exhibition will also showcase unique tropical plants such as vanilla and olive, offering visitors a new and diverse experience.

Park Minyoung, a researcher at the Horticultural Research Institute of Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, stated, "Due to climate change, the regions suitable for cultivating subtropical crops in Korea are rapidly expanding. Through this exhibition, visitors will be able to directly witness the field applicability of subtropical vegetables and their value as an alternative for the future of agriculture."

Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services plans to continue developing and expanding the distribution of climate change-adaptive crops to provide farmers with a stable income base and to strengthen the competitiveness of sustainable agriculture.