韩国水稻生产及政策

水稻在韩国农业生产中占据重要地位。韩国政府对其水稻生产实施了严格的保护政策,在经济全球化背景下该政策面临着巨大的挑战。通过分析韩国水稻生产、消费与贸易现状及存在的问题,探讨了韩国的水稻生产政策对我国的借鉴意义。     

Research on the relationship between rainfall and reference crop evapotranspiration with multi-time scales

Limited by Fourier analysis and the selection of different wavelet base functions, the wavelet analysis method shows some deficiencies. For that reason, the empirical mode decomposition method is applied to analyze fluctuating periods and local features of annual rainfall and reference crop evapotranspiration (ET₀) from 1959 to 2002. With respect to the correlation between variables, the traditional time series analysis methods often assume that data sequences are stationary which result in “spurious regression.” Therefore, the cointegration theory is introduced to describe the long-term equilibrium relationship of rainfall and ET₀. At last, to understand the uncertainty between these two variables, the set pair analysis (SPA) method is used to present the identity, discrepancy, and contrary of rainfall and ET₀ with multi-time scales. The results reveal that rainfall and ET₀ have a complex relationship which may be related to El Nino, air–sea intersection, solar activity. Moreover, the fluctuation periods of rainfall and ET₀ also have similar short and middle period level, and slightly different long period level. The changes of rainfall and ET₀ present mainly the contrary and the discrepancy. This relationship will remain a long-term equilibrium.     

韩国稻作技术创新与转型

随着社会经济的发展及农业劳动力的转移,韩国水稻种植方式发生了转型。从上世纪70年代末期开始,韩国水稻机插秧比例快速上升,手插秧比例下降,到90年代基本实现了水稻种植的机械化;省工节本的直播稻产量受不确定因素影响较大,且稻米品质不如机插秧和手插秧,其种植面积出现了波动,现只占韩国水稻种植面积的4%左右。本文介绍了韩国水稻机插秧、湿润直播和旱直播技术的作业流程。     

Determination of homogeneous regions for regional reference evapotranspiration estimation using the self-organizing map in western Taiwan

Although, the reference evapotranspiration (ET₀) had been studied in many places, but when data at a given location are insufficient for a reliable estimation of the quantiles, a regional estimation must be performed to obtain ET₀ in ungauged site. In this process of regional estimation, the sites must be assigned to homogeneous regions, because approximate homogeneity is required to ensure that ET₀ is more accurate than at-site analysis. In this study, the self-organizing map (SOM) is applied to identify the homogeneous regions for reference ET₀. First, several site characteristics are chosen as the relevant attributes in cluster analysis based on Penman–Monteith (PM) equation. Then, the SOM is compared with two traditional clustering methods, the K-means method and Ward’s method, using the heterogeneity measure. Finally, the SOM is applied to actual meteorological data in western Taiwan to identify homogeneous regions for regional reference ET₀ estimation. The heterogeneity measure indicates that the SOM can identify the homogeneous regions more accurately, compared to the other two clustering methods. In addition, the results show that the four regions are sufficiently homogeneous. The conclusion is that the SOM is more robust than the traditional clustering methods, and that it is recommended as an alternative to the identification of homogeneous regions for regional reference ET₀ estimation.     

Water quality monitoring and multivariate statistical analysis for rural streams in South Korea

South Korea is located in the Asian monsoon region, and paddy rice farming is one of the important agricultural activities, which may contribute to the non-point source pollution of inland water bodies along with rainfall runoff. The status of water quality in rural streams located throughout South Korea was examined in this study by water quality monitoring and statistical analysis. Totally six surveys were conducted in 2003 and 2005 to monitor 300 streams located in rural subwatersheds; these streams are affected by agricultural activities and water supply for agricultural practices. The monitoring was performed at the terminal point of each subwatershed. In each study year, the streams were monitored in the three hydrological periods (April, July, and October) to observe differences in the impacts of agricultural activity and rainfall pattern. During the surveys, 15 water quality parameters were measured and interpreted using multivariate statistical methods including factor analysis and cluster analysis. Results show that the water quality of the rural streams monitored in this study appeared to meet the Korean water quality criteria for agricultural use, which are 8.0 and 100 mg/L for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids, respectively. In terms of organic contamination and suspended solids, the best stream water quality was observed in October compared to other periods. This can be attributed to the fact that October follows the rice-harvesting period and has low rainfall; thus the streams are probably less affected by agricultural activities and surface runoff. The three hydrological periods did not show much variation in the nitrogen and phosphorus parameters related to stream water nutrient conditions. Factor analysis indicates that the first five factors for April explained about 67% of the total sample variance. In July, the first four factors explained about 60% of the total variance, while the first four factors for October explained about 65%. Cluster analysis reveals that the streams could be divided into four groups in April and October and five groups in July. The box-and-whisker plots of the physicochemical variables indicate that Group A had the best water quality among the groups. This study demonstrates that the rural stream water quality of South Korea in the Asian monsoon region can be greatly affected by agricultural activities such as paddy rice farming and rainfall patterns.     

Assessment of agricultural drought vulnerability to climate change at a municipal level in South Korea

This study aimed to analyze the future vulnerability to agricultural drought of the Korean administrative units of cities (Si) and counties (Gun) following the climate change phenomenon. To assess the vulnerability in a quantitative manner and also to deal with different physical and socioeconomic data on the occurrence of agricultural drought, principal component analysis (PCA), a multivariate statistical analysis method, was adopted, and a vulnerability index, regional vulnerability index to agricultural drought (RVI_AD), was suggested. RVI_AD having a range from 0.0 to 1.0 was calculated by rescaling the weighted summation of principal component scores. The analysis was performed with all 21 standardized variables in each administrative unit of Si and Gun: 3 sensitivity variables, 8 exposure variables, and 10 adaptation variables. It resulted in four principal components explaining about 85.7% of the total variance, and the third principal component, comprised of only climate variables, was used for applying future climate data from the RCP 8.5 scenario. The districts of Chungchongnam-Do (M1), Jeollabuk-Do (L1), and Jeollanam-Do (L2) were evaluated as having the highest vulnerability to agricultural drought based on the climate change scenario, not only in the present but also in future. Despite the limitation inherent in the PCA, the approach in this study could reflect different factors other than climate factors on minimizing subjective interruption, and such is expected to contribute to improving the decision-making for diagnosing the drought adaptation capacity in a region and developing measures to mitigate the drought damage.     

Correction to: Evaluation of recent drought conditions by standardized precipitation index and potential evapotranspiration over Indonesia

In South Asia, an increasing population and frequent droughts have been significant factors deeply affecting water deficits in the region. In this study, recent drought conditions were evaluated by calculating the standardized precipitation index (SPI) for the period of 1991–2006, based on past data during the period from 1961 to 1990. In addition, the Thornthwaite equation was used to compute monthly potential evapotranspiration for the entire area of Indonesia. The APHRODITE data set was utilized for precipitation and temperature. Monthly rainfall data from April to September for 30 years (1961–1990) were used to obtain the gamma function for the computation of SPI values. Calculated probability of SPI for which values were < − 2 during the period from 1991 to 2006 was used to evaluate recent Indonesian drought conditions. Regarding potential soil water deficits, under the very simple assumption that the root zone is 30 cm, soil porosity is 0.4, and field capacity is 80% of soil porosity, the critical threshold of soil water deficit was set as − 96 mm. Frequency of potential water deficits < − 96 mm was counted during 1991–2006. The results of the SPI in Indonesia indicate that most parts of Indonesia have encountered severe and extreme drought for the period 1991–2006. Based on SPI interpretation, Borneo Island and West Papua are the islands that encountered the most extreme drought during the dry seasons. Borneo Island seems to have encountered extreme drought at the beginning and the middle of the dry seasons (April, May, and July). On the other hand, based on the Thornthwaite interpretation, Java and Bali Islands, and especially in Central Java and East Java, seem to have encountered the greatest soil water deficit at the middle and the end of the dry seasons (May, June, July, and September).

     

SWAT modeling of best management practices for Chungju dam watershed in South Korea under future climate change scenarios

Suitable and practicable best management practices (BMPs) need to be developed due to steadily increasing agricultural land development, intensified fertilization practices, and increased soil erosion and pollutant loads from cultivated areas. The soil and water assessment tool model was used to evaluate the present and future proper BMP scenarios for Chungju dam watershed (6,642 km²) of South Korea, which includes rice paddy and upland crop areas. The present (1981–2010) and future (2040s and 2080s) BMPs of streambank stabilization, building recharge structures, conservation tillage, and terrace and contour farming were examined individually in terms of reducing nonpoint source pollution loads by applying MIROC3.2 HiRes A1B and B1 scenarios. Streambank stabilization achieved the highest reductions in sediment and T-N, and slope terracing was a highly effective BMP for sediment and T-P removal in both present and future climate conditions.     

Estimation of flood risk index considering the regional flood characteristics: a case of South Korea

Global warming is increasing the variability of climate change and intensifying hydrologic cycle components including precipitation, infiltration, evapotranspiration, and runoff. These changes increase the chance of more severe and frequent natural conditions, and limit ecosystem function and human activities. Adaptation to climate change requires assessment of the potential disaster risk. The objectives of this study were to estimate the flood risk index (FRI) considering regional flood characteristics at the national level and to prioritize the factors affecting flood risk through principal component analysis. FRI was estimated based on the Delphi survey results from 50 water resources experts in South Korea. The potential risk analysis was conducted for 229 local governments in South Korea. The results showed that natural and social factors were more influential flood risk factors to South Korea than administrative and economic and facility factors. Specifically, natural, social, administrative and economic, and facility factors were, respectively, highest at Jindo-Gun in Jennam-Do, Gumi-Si in Kyongsanbuk-Do, Dong-Gu in Incheon-Si, and Suwon-Si, Kyonggi-Do. Overall, the highest FRI is shown in Anyang-Si, Kyongggi-Do. The spatial distribution of the FRI was high in the southeastern coastal region and basins of the two biggest rivers in South Korea, and normalized flood frequency followed spatial patterns similar to FRIs. This study provided information on the relative flood risk index among administrative units for investment prioritization in flood risk management. In this regard, the suggested FRI is expected to significantly contribute to methodical and economic improvements in budget allocations for flood risk management.     

Integrated nutrient management for environmental-friendly rice production in salt-affected rice paddy fields of Saemangeum reclaimed land of South Korea

This study was conducted in an attempt to determine the proper nitrogen and phosphorus application levels, nitrogen split application ratio, and application method for environmental-friendly rice production in a salt-affected rice paddy field, which was located in the Saemangeum reclaimed tidal belt on the western coast of South Korea, between April 1, 2003 and October 10, 2004. All treatments were replicated three times in a randomized block design (5 m × 4 m plot) with 11 treatments (total 33 plots). We designed three treatments for the evaluation of reasonable application levels of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers (A1–A3); five treatments to evaluate the nitrogen split application system (T1–T5); and three treatments to determine the proper application for chemical fertilizer (M1–M3). There was no significant difference of amylose and protein content among the application levels, application methods, and nitrogen split application ratios (P < 0.05). No significant differences in grain yield and yield components of rice were observed among the different application levels, application methods, and nitrogen split application ratios (P < 0.05). In order to save labor in agricultural households, preserve or enhance the grain quality of rice, and reduce nutrient losses, we determined that the optimum application level of nitrogen fertilizer was 140 kg ha⁻¹; the application split ratio of nitrogen fertilizer at four different periods was 40% for basal fertilization, 20% for maximum tilling stage, 30% for the panicle formation stage, and 10% for the booting stage; and the best application methods were deep layer application and whole layer application.     

韩国茶产业

韩国茶产区位于北纬33°-36°之间,是北半球重要的茶产区之一。韩国茶产业的发展始于20世纪50年代朝鲜战争之后。为了促进茶产业发展,政府实施税收减免政策,吸引外商投资,并成立茶叶研究机构,加强基础研究。但国内咖啡消费量增加、进口茶叶量增加、消费者偏好多样化等因素给韩国茶产业发展带来了新的挑战。韩国三大主要茶产区,全罗南道、庆尚南道和济州岛积极合作,开发和拓展新市场。韩国政府颁布"推进茶产业、茶文化发展"法案,加强青年茶文化教育、推动茶产品多元化发展、鼓励茶旅游业开发。在国家和政府的大力支持下,韩国茶产业有望得到进一步的发展。     

Surface and subsurface losses of N and P from salt-affected rice paddy fields of Saemangeum reclaimed land in South Korea

The present study was carried out to evaluate nutrient losses that occur during the course of agricultural activity from rice paddy fields of reclaimed tidal flat. For this study, we chose a salt-affected rice paddy field located in the Saemangeum reclaimed tidal area, which is located on the western South Korean coasts. The plot size was 1,000 m² (40 m × 25 m) with three replicates. The soil belonged to the Gwanghwal series, i.e., it was of the coarse silty, mixed, mesic type of Typic Haplaquents (saline alluvial soil). The input quantities of nitrogen and phosphorus (as chemical fertilizer) into the experimental rice paddy field were 200 kg N ha⁻¹ and 51 kg P₂O₅ ha⁻¹ per annum, and the respective input quantities of each due to precipitation were 9.3–12.9 kg N ha⁻¹ and 0.4–0.7 kg P ha⁻¹ per annum. In terms of irrigation water, these input quantities were 4.5–8.2 kg N ha⁻¹ and 0.3–0.9 kg P ha⁻¹ per annum, respectively. Losses of these nutrients due to surface runoff were 22.5–38.1 kg N ha⁻¹ and 0.7–2.2 kg P ha⁻¹ for the year 2003, and 26.8–29.6 kg N ha⁻¹ and 1.6–1.9 kg P ha⁻¹ for the year 2004, respectively. Losses of these nutrients due to subsurface infiltration during the irrigation period were 0.44–0.67 kg N ha⁻¹ and 0.03–0.04 kg P ha⁻¹ for the year 2003, and 0.15–0.16 kg N ha⁻¹ and 0.05–0.06 kg P ha⁻¹ for 2004. When losses of nitrogen and phosphorus were compared to the amount of nutrients supplied by chemical fertilizers, it was found that 11.3–19.1% of nitrogen and 0.5–1.7% of phosphorus were lost via surface runoff, whereas subsurface losses accounted to 0.2–0.8% for nitrogen and only 0.02–0.04% for phosphorus during the 2-year study period.     

韩国小豆引种试验研究

通过对从韩国引进的6个小豆品种进行引种试验,分别对其生育期、产量和产量构成因素(单株荚数、单荚粒数和百粒重)以及粗蛋白含量等性状进行了研究,初步获得了有价值的数据,为进一步筛选适合湖南栽培的小豆品种提供了重要依据.     

韩国茶叶生产与消费

Mr. Taeryum, an envoy of Shilla Dynasty brought tea seeds from China during Tang Dynastyand the seeds were planted at Jiri Mt. by the order of King Heungduk at AD 828. During Koryo Dynasty (918-1392), Buddhism spread rapidly all over the country and the tea culture reached its highest stage of prosperity. At the Chosun Dynasty. However, the ceremonial drinking of tea vanished almost completely due to the flourishing Confucian tradition, a kind of substitution of Buddhism. But a few people have supported the traditional tea culture by themselves. Since the independence of Korea soon after the World War II(1945), the cultivation area of tea plants has been increased and the cultural tradition of tea drinking has become popular again.At present, the cultivation area has been continued to increase and tea production has also been lifted up year byyear. In spite of continuous increased tea cultivation area, there still is a severe problem of shortage of tea in thecountry. Tea farmers and the Korean government should take several actions to solve to remedy the situation.In this paper the prospect for shortage of tea demand is discussed after 2003 when the high special customs du-ties for tea products is lowered from 536% to 30 or 40% in Korea and the trade situation of tea products oncountries around Korea are also discussed.     

A review on microbial and toxic risk analysis procedure for reclaimed wastewater irrigation on paddy rice field proposed for South Korea

Water shortage has become a major agricultural concern, and “The Sustainable Water Resources Research Program” in Korea is currently addressing this problem through the development of treatment systems for reclaiming wastewater and the assessment of human health risks associated with its reuse. Through this program, started in 2001, many studies have examined various water resources. Reclaiming wastewater is one way to alleviate water-shortage pressures, and one of the major potential uses of reclaimed water is irrigation. However, the main concern with reusing reclaimed wastewater is the increased likelihood of human contact that might result in exposure to pathogens and increased health risks. Relatively few studies have examined the toxic risks using reclaimed wastewater for irrigation in rice paddy fields. This study provides an overview of methods for quantitative microbial risk assessment and toxic risk assessment of heavy metal concentrations developed in the previous studies that can be applied to the evaluation of rice paddy fields irrigated with reclaimed wastewater in South Korea.     

The multi-functionality of paddy farming in Korea

The multi-functionality of paddy field and irrigation water has become a hot issue recently in Asian monsoon regions. Asian people know why they have to conserve the paddy farm where the sustainable functions have been historically inherited and maintain the rural community where the unique cultures have been traditionally created. But, the real value of multi-functionality has not been clearly highlighted as much worthy as it has. We should evaluate the characteristics of multi-functionality of paddy farming correctly and transmit them to the people of Western countries under quite different conditions of upland fields. In Korea, several studies on the multi-functionality of paddy farming have been performed with positive and negative viewpoints. This paper shows the results and the discussion of the researches to get global recognition on the multi-functionality of paddy farming.