Fall drought stunts growth of winter vegetables in western Jeju
Average precipitation is 150mm less than last year

The fall drought in the western part of Jeju Island is fueling worries of stunted growth in winter vegetables.

According to the Jeju Regional Headquarters of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, the average precipitation from October 1st to the 7th was 0.8mm, which is 154.2mm less than the previous year and 22.4mm less than the average year, indicating an intense level of fall drought.

Most winter vegetables, such as garlic and cabbage, have already been planted. It is feared that their growth will be stunted if the autumn drought continues.

Farmers are also further burdened by the insufficient supply of agricultural water. Some regions have been subject to water rationing.

5. 서부지역 가을가뭄 월동채소 '생육저하'

제주 서부지역에 가을 가뭄이 발생하면서
월동채소 생육 저하가 우려됩니다.

농협 제주지역본부에 따르면
지난 1일부터 7일까지 평균 강수량은 0.8mm로
전년보다 154.2mm, 평년보다 22.4mm 적은 것으로 나타나
가을가뭄이 심각한 것으로 분석됐습니다.

특히 마늘과 양배추 등 월동채소는 대부분 파종을 마친 상황이어서 가을가뭄이 지속될 경우 생육저하가 우려됩니다.

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일부 지역에서는 제한급수까지 이뤄지면서 농가들의 부담이 커지고 있습니다.