Gokseong-gun Offers Half-Price Agricultural Machinery Rentals from April to July

Hope to Help Overcome Farmers' Difficulties Due to COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 24th that it will reduce agricultural machinery rental fees by 50% to support farmers struggling due to COVID-19.

There have been daily reports on the difficulties faced by merchants due to the COVID-19 crisis. However, COVID-19 is also casting a significant shadow over agriculture. Timing is crucial in farming.

However, the rural labor shortage has worsened due to COVID-19, making timely farming activities difficult. This directly affects agricultural production. Additionally, with consumer sentiment freezing, poor sales are directly impacting farmers' incomes.

Accordingly, Gokseong-gun decided to reduce agricultural machinery rental fees by 50% to ease the burden of farming activity costs. Initially, the reduction will apply temporarily from April 1 to July 31 for 208 units of 78 types of rental agricultural machinery owned by Gokseong-gun.

However, depending on the progression of the crisis caused by COVID-19, the reduction period may be shortened or extended further.

An official from the County Agricultural Technology Center said, “We hope this rental fee reduction will be of some help,” and added, “The administration will actively support farmers to overcome difficulties caused by COVID-19.”

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