"Seeing the Future of Agriculture in Seed" 2024 International Seed Fair

[Anchor]
The importance of food security is greater than ever due to the recent climate crisis,

Excellent seeds that withstand climate change are responsible for protecting our food security.

An international seed fair was held in Gimje, North Jeolla Province, which brings together excellent seeds that will be responsible for stable food supply.
YTN Issue Reporter at site
. Reporter Lee Minjae!

[Reporter]
Yes, it is located in Gimje, North Jeolla Province.

[Anchor]
Each of the excellent seeds born with high-tech technology has exceptional strengths?

[Reporter]
Yes, it is.

Recently, there has been a growing interest in food due to the climate crisis.

The International Seed Fair is being held here where I am.

Now I'm inside the industrial hall that introduces various seeds.

I looked around here while waiting for the broadcast, and I could see a variety of seeds from grapes to walnuts.

The International Seed Fair first opened back in 2017.

It is an exhibition co-hosted by Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to promote the excellence of our varieties to the world,

The opening ceremony was held until 12 o'clock a little while ago, and the fair was officially opened,

The seed fair will also introduce outstanding varieties of seed companies and products from the front and rear companies,
Business matching will also be carried out, such as inviting overseas buyers to expand exports of participating companies in
.

Coming to the fair, I think I realize that the status of domestic seed development has risen a lot these days.

Perhaps that's why not only agricultural officials but also visitors are interested in looking at the excellent seeds that will be responsible for future food,

Then let's talk about the festival in detail with Ahn Ho-geun, head of the Korea Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency.

[Reporter]
Hello, director.

First of all, if you could explain the meaning of this fair?

[Market]
The seed is the 'semiconductor of agriculture'. It can be said that fostering the seed industry is essential for securing food sovereignty and responding to climate change.

As the only seed industry fair in Korea, the 2024 International Seed Fair will be a venue for various exchanges to promote the excellence of Korean seeds and revitalize the seed industry.

[Reporter]
Thank you for talking today.

There are also plenty of visitor experience programs.

You can also experience sweet potato harvesting and make sweetened seeds,
The trail, which is in full bloom with
cosmos and crimson, is entertaining visitors.

In addition, there will be an award ceremony for the Best Variety Award, the most prestigious award in the industry.

Autumn weather is clear these days,
How about going out to the
fair?

So far, I am YTN Lee Minjae in Gimje, North Jeolla Province.