Gokseong-gun Expands Distribution of Versatile Agricultural Microorganisms

Significant Increase in Usage Recently Due to Affordable Prices and Eco-Friendly Benefits

High-Concentration Agricultural Microorganism Mass Cultivation Facility Scheduled for Installation Next Year

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, is receiving positive responses from farmers by expanding the distribution of agricultural microorganisms produced directly at the Agricultural Technology Center.

According to Gokseong-gun on the 2nd, since operating the agricultural microorganism cultivation room in 2013, the county has continuously increased the types and production volume of microorganisms distributed, with the average usage of about 130 tons rising to 210 tons used just last year.

While microorganisms sold on the market usually cost over 1,000 KRW per liter, Gokseong-gun supplies them at about 100 KRW. Due to this affordable price, the number of farmers seeking agricultural microorganisms produced by the county continues to grow.

Agricultural microorganisms are effective in reducing livestock odor, improving crop quality, and preventing diseases when used regularly. They are also recognized for their efficacy in restoring farmland degraded by continuous monoculture, prompting local governments nationwide to compete in increasing their distribution.

The microorganisms produced by Gokseong-gun are special because they are cultured from microorganisms directly collected from local soil, making them indigenous microorganisms suited to the environmental and regional characteristics. These strong microorganisms, adapted to the local soil over a long period, can be returned to the soil to restore the microbial balance disrupted in the soil.

Additionally, Gokseong-gun has tested and cultured about 30 species of microorganisms and selected four proven effective species, making them more reliable for use. This year, three new odor-reducing microorganisms developed by the Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services were also introduced.

Gokseong-gun plans to further expand the distribution of agricultural microorganisms to improve livestock rearing environments and alleviate inconveniences such as odors for nearby residents. In fact, demand has increased not only from crop farming households but also from livestock farms.

Currently, preparations are underway to install a ‘High-Concentration Agricultural Microorganism Mass Cultivation Facility’ targeting completion by the end of next year. Once operational, this facility will increase the concentration of agricultural microorganisms by tenfold and double the cultivation volume.

A county official stated, “We will select highly effective strains and maintain uniform quality through continuous management so that the new agricultural microorganism cultivation facility will be welcomed by everyone.”

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