Imsil-gun Farm Work Agency in Full Swing Harvesting Corn for Feed

Harvesting Service Available Until October

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk, which operates a farm work agency as a key project of the 7th local government to reduce production costs and increase income for farms, has started harvesting corn.

According to the county on the 6th, the forage harvesting work team began full-scale farm work agency operations for harvesting corn and Sudan grass from the 3rd in Imsil-eup and will continue until the end of October.

As a result of the county's continuous promotion of expanding forage crop cultivation to produce high-quality livestock products and reduce production costs, the cultivation area of corn has expanded.

Accordingly, the county organized three teams of forage corn farm work agencies and is accelerating summer forage harvesting by expanding the work to include Sudan grass harvesting along with corn harvesting by region (central-western, southern, northern).

In addition, the growth status of 120 hectares of forage (corn, Sudan grass) was assessed to determine the work dates, and the farm work agency was deployed to harvest at the right time.

Livestock farms have been able to reduce labor and production costs through the production of high-quality corn silage, enabling income increase and the production of premium meat.

At the same time, by conducting timely harvesting work at a moisture content of 65%, the work teams are greatly contributing to the revitalization of the livestock industry by expanding the forage production base and enhancing external competitiveness through reducing farm production costs.

The county expects this year's forage harvest volume to decrease by 15% compared to the average (3 tons/1000㎡) due to an earlier harvest period caused by high temperatures in May and June after corn sowing and poor growth conditions due to frequent rainfall in July.

Therefore, to minimize farm losses from early harvesting caused by summer heatwaves and damage from harmful animals (wild boars, water deer, etc.), corn harvesting was advanced by about 10 days compared to the previous year.

In addition, to ensure the safety of workers during the hot season, thorough measures will be taken for work safety, including sufficient rest and supply of cold water.

County Governor Shim Min said, “The operation of the corn harvesting farm work agency is greatly contributing to the revitalization of corn cultivation, improving the competitiveness of livestock farms, and increasing farm income,” adding, “We will promote the production of high-quality forage and increase feed self-sufficiency rates to lead the branding of premium livestock products such as premium Korean beef and premium cheese.”

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