North Korea to produce 4.78 million tons of food crops this year, down 40,000 tons from last year

The Rural Development Administration of South Korea has forecasted a slight decrease in North Korea's food crop production for 2024, estimating a total production of 4.78 million tons, down by 0.8% from 2023. This projection is based on an comprehensive analysis of weather conditions, pest situations, and fertilizer supplies. The forecasted production figures for each crop include 2.15 million tons of rice, 1.61 million tons of corn, 540,000 tons of potatoes and sweet potatoes, 280,000 tons of wheat and barley, 180,000 tons of soybeans, and 20,000 tons of other grains. The report highlights variations in production levels for each crop, attributing increases in rice and wheat production to favorable weather conditions, while noting decreases in corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes as a result of adverse weather such as heavy rain and high temperatures.

- Rural Development Administration announces North Korea's food crop production in 2024 - Comprehensive analysis of weather conditions, pest occurrence, and fertilizer supply and demand It is estimated that the total food crops produced in North Korea this year amounted to 4.78 million tons, a decrease of 40,000 tons (0.8%) from 4.82 million tons in 2023. The Rural Development Administration announced the results of the 'North Korea Food Crop Production in 2024' estimate to be used as basic data for establishing northern policies. This is the result of a comprehensive analysis of weather conditions in North Korea, pest occurrence, fertilizer supply and demand, crop data from domestic and foreign research institutes, satellite image information, etc. Production by crop is 2.15 million tons of rice, 1.61 million tons of corn, 540,000 tons of potatoes and sweet potatoes, 280,000 tons of wheat and barley, 180,000 tons of soybeans, and 20,000 tons of other grains. Rice production ...