Ulleung-gun holds second-half field training for farmers

The Ulleung-gun Agricultural Technology Center in North Gyeongsang Province held its "2026 Second-Half Field Demonstration Training for Farmers" on Thursday at the Scientific Farming Demonstration Plot in Namseo-ri, Seo-myeon.

The training was designed to help farmers learn hands-on techniques for crop cultivation and address difficulties they encounter during the farming process.

The session focused on the potential of Korean rowan and Ulleungdo thistle as alternative crops for Ulleungdo, highlighting a clear purpose and vision for establishing them in local agriculture.

The Korean rowan segment covered seedling production, spring pruning techniques, pest and disease control — including management of the leopard moth — and chemical treatment of the root collar zone, with guidance tailored to each stage of plant growth.

The Ulleungdo thistle segment included hands-on practice in removing pappus and natural drying to help farmers overcome difficulties encountered during seed collection.

Ulleung-gun County Chief Nam Han-kwon said the county would regularize field-centered technology outreach that delivers practical benefits to farmers by making full use of the demonstration plot's core functions.