The accumulated damage from fruit tree diseases and pests in Chungbuk province has affected 27 farms in 7 cities and counties, totaling 12.65 hectares.

This year, the number of farms affected by pear tree wilt disease in North Chungcheong Province has increased to 27 locations across 7 cities and counties. Among these, Cheongju is a region where pear tree wilt disease had not occurred until last year. The agricultural authorities believe that the pear tree wilt disease virus, which had been latent in pear orchards in the Cheongju area, is now manifesting itself intensively due to climatic conditions, and have restricted access to farms and removed infected trees. (Cheongju=Yonhap News) Reporter Jeon Chang-hae = This year, the number of farms affected by pear tree wilt disease in North Chungcheong Province has increased to 27 locations across 7 cities and counties. The frequency of occurrence is similar to the same period last year, but the affected area has increased significantly. According to the North Chungcheong Agricultural Technology Institute on the 1st, the cumulative damage in the province has been recorded at 27 locations across 7 cities and counties, totaling 12.65 hectares, since the first occurrence of pear tree wilt disease in a farm located in Daesowon-myeon, Chungju, last month on the 14th. Compared to the same period last year (28 locations, 9.76 hectares), the number of occurrences is 1 less, but the affected area is 2.89 hectares larger. The crops grown in the affected farms are all apples. The regional damage status is as follows: Cheongju 10 locations (2.85 hectares), Chungju 7 locations (2.42 hectares), Eumseong 4 locations (3.53 hectares), Boeun 2 locations (0.74 hectares), Goesan 1 location (1.24 hectares), Jecheon 1 location (0.32 hectares), and Jincheon 2 locations (1.55 hectares). Among these, Cheongju is a region where pear tree wilt disease had not occurred until last year. The agricultural authorities believe that the pear tree wilt disease virus, which had been latent in pear orchards in the Cheongju area, is now manifesting itself intensively due to climatic conditions, and have restricted access to farms and removed infected trees. They are focusing on control measures such as spraying with hydrated lime. In addition, to prevent further spread, they are conducting an epidemiological survey of the virus entry routes and have strengthened detailed inspections in adjacent cities and counties. The occurrence of the disease in the affected farms this year was confirmed through 15 self-reports and 12 joint inspections. Currently, 24 farms have been completely closed, 3 farms have been partially closed, and burial work has been completed for 19 farms, covering 7.72 hectares (70.3%). An official from the North Chungcheong Agricultural Technology Institute said, "To prevent the spread of pear tree wilt disease, it is important for farms to actively report if they show any suspicious symptoms..."

This year, the number of farms affected by pear blight disease in Chungbuk has increased to 27 locations across 7 cities and counties. Among these, Cheongju is a region where pear blight disease had not occurred until last year. The agricultural authorities reported that the pear blight disease virus, which had been latent in the pear orchards in the Cheongju region, is now showing concentrated symptoms due to climate conditions and other factors. They have restricted farm entry and are removing infected trees. (Cheongju=Yonhap News) Reporter Chang-hae Jeon = This year, the number of farms affected by pear blight disease in Chungbuk has increased to 27 locations across 7 cities and counties. The frequency of occurrence is similar to the same period last year, but the affected area has increased significantly. According to the Chungbuk Agricultural Research and Extension Services on the 1st, the cumulative damage in the province since the first pear blight disease occurred on the ...