Namwon-si Actively Supports the Production Base of Summer Forage Corn

Expansion of Target Production Area to 450ha in 2023

Photo by Namwon City

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Namwon City, Jeonbuk Province, is taking steps to expand the production of summer forage corn to supply high-quality forage year-round to livestock farms.

According to the city on the 21st, there are currently about 34,000 cattle (Hanwoo beef cattle and dairy cows) being raised in the city, requiring 100,000 tons of forage annually. Of this, 36% is cultivated forage, 44% by-products such as rice straw, and 20% imported forage is used.

Accordingly, the city plans to significantly increase corn production by expanding the corn harvest area from 360 hectares this year to a target of 450 hectares in 2023 to reduce costs and improve productivity through increased cultivated forage production.

Additionally, the forage produced in the city is calculated at a total of 1,600 hectares and 36,000 tons, with 1,200 hectares in winter and 400 hectares in summer (360 hectares of corn), heavily focused on winter crops such as Italian ryegrass and rye.

Therefore, the city plans to actively support the production base of summer forage corn to supply high-quality forage year-round, thereby reducing the production costs of mixed feed.

Furthermore, the city will secure an additional 250 million KRW annually for feed seed purchase and 156 million KRW for purchase of plastic mulch film with city funds to reduce the burden on cultivating farmers and forage operation management entities.

Also, with the increase in harvest area in the future, the city plans to enable smooth cultivation and harvesting by securing and supporting corn-specific harvesting equipment.

Mayor Lee Hwan-joo said, “The city will actively support the cultivation and harvesting of summer forage corn to further expand production,” adding, “Through this, livestock farms will be able to use high-quality forage year-round.”

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