Drought Followed by Heatwaves: Hadong County Steps In to Support Green Tea Farms Affected by Damage

Field Inspection of Cultivation Sites Followed by Pest Control Demand Survey
Financial Support for Pest Control Agents to Be Provided for Each Farm

Hadong County in South Gyeongsang Province is providing pest control support to green tea cultivation farms that have suffered growth decline and other damage due to prolonged drought and heatwaves.

The county announced that from August 10 to August 18, it would conduct a survey of pest control demand among local green tea farms. Based on the results, the county will identify the necessary quantities of pest control chemicals for each farm and provide financial support for the purchase of these agents.

Previously, on August 10, the county, together with members of the Hadong County Council, visited local green tea farms to inspect the growth status of the crops and the extent of the damage caused by weather conditions.

[Photo provided by Hadong County] Officials from Hadong County are examining the growth and damage conditions of green tea farming households, checking the demand for pest control and support plans.

During the field visit, it was confirmed that prolonged lack of rainfall had reduced soil moisture, resulting in stunted growth of green tea leaves and, in some cases, partial wilting. In addition, the continued heatwave has further deteriorated crop growth conditions and increased the likelihood of pest and disease outbreaks.

Accordingly, Hadong County plans to survey pest control demand among affected farms, assess the extent of damage and the required quantity of chemicals for each farm. The survey will be conducted from August 10 to August 18, after which the county will finalize the list of recipients and the amount of support, and proceed with financial support for pest control agents.

This measure aims to prevent further pest and disease damage in green tea cultivation areas experiencing growth decline due to drought and high temperatures. Through pest control support, the county seeks to reduce the financial burden on farmers for pest management and to prevent further spread of damage.

Members of the Hadong County Council who participated in the field inspection also confirmed the extent of the damage to green tea farms and stressed the need to develop support measures to reduce drought damage, as well as to strengthen cooperation between administrative and relevant organizations.

A Hadong County official said, “With the ongoing drought and heatwave, farmers are facing challenges in managing green tea growth conditions. We plan to proceed with pest control demand surveys until the 18th to identify the necessary quantities, after which we will implement procedures for providing financial support for pest control agents.”

Going forward, Hadong County will continue to monitor weather conditions and the growth status of green tea cultivation sites, while providing on-site guidance to farmers on cultivation management and pest control prevention.

Given the overlapping impact of drought and heatwaves, proactive support for farmers is essential. It is important not only to provide financial support for pest control agents, but also to closely assess the scale of damage and to establish practical drought response measures, such as the installation of irrigation facilities, to reduce farm losses.

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