Jeju Daikon Radish Farmers Face Crisis: Voluntary Cutbacks to Address Price Plunge
Jeju Daikon Radish Farmers Face Crisis: Voluntary Cutbacks to Address Price Plunge The article highlights the crisis faced by Jeju Daikon radish farmers in South Korea, particularly on Jeju Island. Farmers are resorting to voluntary cutbacks, plowing their fields, and sacrificing their harvest due to a sharp decline in radish prices. Despite their efforts, the economic struggle is evident as farmers find it challenging to cover production costs. Plight of Jeju Daikon Radish Farmers: Farmers, including Kim Byung-man from Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, express distress over the unstable and low prices of Daikon radishes. The article emphasizes the emotional and financial toll on farmers as they witness their fields turned into mounds of crushed radishes and dirt. Government and Farmers' Measures: The Jeju Daikon Radish Producers' Council, along with the government and agricultural cooperatives, took measures to address the crisis. They joined quarantine efforts covering 1,200 hectares o...