도무지 안 보이는 송이…비상이 걸린 양양군 / KBS 2024.09.20.

Summary

Due to unseasonably high temperatures and humidity, the harvest of pine mushrooms in Gangwon Province, South Korea, has been severely affected. Farmers, who usually collect up to 1kg per day, are now facing a complete lack of yield. The unusually hot weather and lack of rainfall have disrupted the ideal conditions necessary for the mushrooms to thrive. This has led to a shortage of pine mushrooms, impacting not only the local economy but also cultural events like the Yangyang Pine Mushroom and Trout Festival, which may have to forgo its main attraction of mushroom picking experiences. Organizers are scrambling to prepare alternative events like tasting sessions. There is hope that the upcoming weekend's rain and cooler temperatures might improve the situation.

Takeaways

• 🌡️ The unusually high temperatures and humidity have adversely affected the growth of pine mushrooms in the region.
• 🍄 Pine mushrooms, which usually thrive in temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius and with moderate humidity, are struggling to grow due to the recent weather conditions.
• 📉 The harvest of pine mushrooms has been severely impacted, with some areas reporting no yield at all this year compared to an average of up to 1kg per day in previous years.
• 📊 Last month, the average temperature in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, was about 2 degrees Celsius higher than the previous year, and rainfall was insufficient, failing to reach 10% of the usual levels.
• 🌤️ The extreme daytime temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures exceeding 20 degrees Celsius have hindered the formation of pine mushroom mycelium.
• 📍 Other major pine mushroom producing areas in Gangwon Province, such as Gangneung and Goseong, are facing similar issues.
• 🛒 Pine mushrooms are not available even at sales points, and the usual pine mushroom auction, which starts before Chuseok, has not been scheduled due to the lack of product.
• 🎉 The Yangyang Pine Mushroom and Trout Festival, scheduled for early next month, is in jeopardy due to the shortage of pine mushrooms, with the main event of mushroom picking being canceled.
• 🍽️ Despite the lack of mushrooms for picking, the festival organizers are preparing a tasting event to allow visitors to still experience pine mushrooms.
• ❄️ There is hope that the upcoming weekend's forecast for rain and a drop in temperature in the Gangwon region may improve the situation for pine mushroom growth.

Q & A

What is the issue faced by the mushroom farmers as described in the script?

The mushroom farmers are facing a significant drop in harvest due to unsuitable weather conditions such as high temperatures and lack of humidity, which are not conducive to mushroom growth.

How much mushroom could the farmers typically harvest in a day before the current situation?

Under normal circumstances, farmers could harvest up to 1kg of mushrooms per day.

What is the impact of the weather on mushroom growth according to the script?

Mushrooms require a temperature around 20 degrees Celsius and a moderate humidity level to grow well. The recent heat and dryness have disrupted these conditions, leading to poor mushroom growth.

What was the average temperature in Yangyang, Gangwon-do last month, and how does it compare to the previous year?

Last month, the average temperature in Yangyang, Gangwon-do was about 2 degrees Celsius higher than the previous year.

How did the rainfall in Gangwon-do compare to the previous year?

The rainfall in Gangwon-do was so low that it didn't even reach one-tenth of the level of the previous year.

What is the ideal temperature range for mushroom growth mentioned in the script?

The ideal temperature for mushroom growth is around 20 degrees Celsius, with a day temperature not exceeding 35 degrees Celsius and a night temperature above 20 degrees Celsius.

How has the lack of mushrooms affected the local mushroom sales points?

The lack of mushrooms has led to an absence of mushrooms at the sales points, and the usual mushroom public sales starting before Chuseok have not even been scheduled due to the poor harvest.

What event is mentioned in the script that is facing difficulties due to the lack of mushrooms?

The Yangyang Mushroom and Trout Festival scheduled for early next month is facing difficulties due to the lack of mushrooms, and the main program of mushroom picking experience might be omitted.

What alternative is being considered for the Yangyang Mushroom and Trout Festival due to the shortage of mushrooms?

Despite the shortage of mushrooms, the festival will still take place, but the mushroom picking experience will be skipped, and a tasting event is being prepared instead.

What is the weather forecast for the coming weekend in the region, and what hope does it bring?

The weather forecast predicts rain and a drop in temperature for the coming weekend in the Gangwon East Sea area, which is hoped to improve the conditions for mushroom growth.

Who is the reporter providing this news update?

The news update is provided by KBS News reporter Jo Yeon.