Emerging as a New Source of Income
for the Future of Agriculture
In Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, the successful cultivation of the domestic banana variety 'Sonkkut Banana' is opening up new market possibilities for subtropical crops.
According to the city on July 17, the farm of Park Junghyun in Jeongu-myeon, which succeeded in cultivating bananas, planted 150 banana seedlings in a 150-pyeong (approximately 496 square meters) greenhouse last year.
Jeongeup Jeongu-myeon Park Junghyun's farm succeeded in cultivating 'Sonkkut Banana'. Provided by Jeongeup City
As a result of carefully growing the bananas without using pesticides, the farm is now expecting to harvest about 4.5 tons of bananas. With this achievement, Jeongeup has turned the potential for cultivating subtropical crops adaptable to climate change into a reality.
Bananas grown in Jeongeup thrived in conditions with an average temperature above 10°C, abundant sunlight, and adequate irrigation. In particular, the bananas were managed through a ripening process to achieve optimal sweetness and texture.
Compared to imported bananas, Jeongeup-grown bananas stand out in terms of freshness and quality. Their rich flavor and excellent texture are expected to increase consumer satisfaction.
Consumers can purchase Jeongeup bananas for 10,000 won per kilogram through 'Jeongeup Toktok,' the city's promotional channel on Naver Band. The city also plans to establish a reliable distribution system focused on direct transactions.
A city official stated, "Bananas are an excellent model of sustainable agriculture that responds to the era of climate change," and added, "We will continue to expand technical support needed for eco-friendly subtropical crop cultivation and actively support farms so that they can secure stable sources of income."
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