Tag: harvest
N. Korea’s elite get the first taste of Kangdong General Greenhouse...
North Korea's government handed out vegetables from Kangdong General Greenhouse Farm to powerful national agencies before distributing them to Pyongyang residents, Daily NK has...
N. Hwanghae Province orders farms to spray pesticides at the right...
The North Hwanghae Province Agricultural Guidance Bureau recently sent a directive to farms urging them to spray pesticides on wheat and barley planted last...
Hyesan residents pray for peace, prosperity during Great Full Moon Festival
Crowds of Hyesan residents climbed to the top of hills and other high places to view the full moon and make wishes on the...
N. Korean grain prices rise amid concerns about the “barley hump”
Grain prices in North Korean marketplaces faltered briefly before the Lunar New Year in early February, but they are now moving upward again. The...
Pence Cartoon: “The Eternal Tumor”
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Poor crop yields mean that N. Korean grain prices may not...
Market rice prices in North Korea have fallen slightly with the start of the fall harvest, but grain prices may not fall much further...
S. Hamgyong Province holds meeting to discuss purchases of potatoes, barley,...
With North Korea entering the harvest season for potatoes, barley and wheat, South Hamgyong Province's people committee recently held an emergency meeting to discuss...
N. Korean farmers are showing up to work less than before
North Korean farmers are showing up less and less to work the fields and farm families are facing serious food shortages, Daily NK sources...
