12 Agricultural and Food R&D Projects Selected in the 'Top 100 National R&D Achievements'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 4th that 12 research and development achievements in the agriculture and food sector were selected for the '2020 Top 100 National R&D Achievements.'

The Ministry of Science and ICT selects outstanding achievements annually to boost the pride of scientists and promote excellent national R&D outcomes. The outstanding achievements are categorized into six fields: machinery and materials, life and marine sciences, energy and environment, information and electronics, convergence, and pure basic research and infrastructure.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs recorded 4 outstanding achievements, including 3 in the life and marine sciences field and 1 in the energy and environment field. The Rural Development Administration had 7 achievements, including 6 in life and marine sciences and 1 in pure basic research and infrastructure. The Korea Forest Service recorded 1 outstanding achievement in the life and marine sciences field.

Considering that the national R&D budget is approximately 24 trillion won, with the agriculture and food R&D budget accounting for about 4.4% (approximately 1 trillion won), having 12 achievements selected among the top 100 is a remarkable accomplishment.

Kim Sang-kyung, Director of the Science and Technology Policy Division at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, stated, "Researchers selected for the Top 100 achievements will receive certificates and plaques, and will be given additional points when selecting R&D projects for two years. We will strive to achieve scientific and technological outcomes that help solve problems in the agriculture and food field through continuous research and development support."

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