In an effort to enhance agricultural productivity and ensure food security, North Korea has initiated a socialist competition among its large-scale greenhouse farms: Kangdong Comprehensive Greenhouse Farm (completed in Pyongyang in 2024), Jungpyeong Greenhouse Farm (completed in North Hamgyong Province in 2019), and Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm (completed in South Hamgyong Province in 2022). This competition aims to scientifically and efficiently manage operations, minimize production costs, and maximize yield per unit area, with the overarching goal of producing over 300 tons of greenhouse vegetables per hectare. The initiative seeks to consistently supply fresh vegetables to residents of Pyongyang and the Hamgyong provinces.
Kangdong Comprehensive Greenhouse Farm
At the Kangdong Comprehensive Greenhouse Farm, workers have focused on preventing nutrient solution loss and ensuring precise supply standards. By modifying and installing numerous components using in-house expertise and technology, they have achieved cost savings while enhancing productivity. Recently, the farm has successfully produced high-quality fresh vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, and spinach, which have been distributed to Pyongyang residents.
Jungpyeong Greenhouse Farm
The management at Jungpyeong Greenhouse Farm emphasizes that, while quantitative metrics are important, nutritional value and taste are paramount. To this end, they are investing in improving workers’ technical skills and adopting advanced technologies. Regular technical training sessions tailored to specific farming processes and crops have been conducted, leading to noticeable improvements in vegetable production.
Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm
Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm has been collaborating closely with scientists and researchers to implement an intelligent integrated production system in its hydroponic greenhouses. This system automatically adjusts temperature, humidity, light, and nutrient solution supply according to the characteristics of each crop variety. Such technological advancements have contributed to increased greenhouse vegetable yields.
The socialist competition has fostered a fervent drive among these large-scale greenhouse farms, leading to the overachievement of production plans in both January and February. This collective effort not only demonstrates the potential of scientific and efficient farm management but also underscores the importance of technological innovation and skill development in modern agriculture.
North Korea’s implementation of a socialist competition among its major greenhouse farms has resulted in significant advancements in vegetable production. Through scientific management, technological innovation, and a focus on both quantity and quality, these farms have enhanced their productivity and efficiency. This initiative highlights the critical role of strategic planning and collaboration in achieving agricultural sustainability and food security.
