Status and problems of agriculture in Jeju

제주도농업(濟州道農業)의 현황(現況)과 문제점(問題點)

Status of agriculture in Jeju province were investigated to find out problems and solutions in view of weather, soils and crop productions. Two hundred harmful windy days per year force to build strong wind-break forest near to farm. Somewhat severe drought situation in croping could be completely avoided by good irrigation system using abundant underground water resources. Poor fertility of soils should be improved by using much compost, lime, fused phosphate, and high dose fertilizers. Optimum fertilizer level for each crop should be determined with special consideration on characteristics of volcanic ash soil.