South Korea's rice production fell 3.2% in 2024, hitting a 49-year low due to smaller paddies and pests.

South Korea's rice production fell by 3.2% in 2024 to 3,585,000 tons, marking the third straight year of decline. The drop is due to a smaller cultivated area and damage from insects and diseases. The rice paddy size decreased by 1.5% to its lowest level since 1975, and production per 0.1 hectare reduced by 1.8%. This decline follows a long-term trend of decreasing rice consumption in the country.

November 15, 2024
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