Jeongeup-si Promotes Eco-friendly Agricultural Materials Support Project

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk Province announced on the 17th that it will accept applications for the eco-friendly agricultural materials support project, including organic fertilizers and soil conditioners, until the 8th of next month.

The eco-friendly fertilizers accepted for application include three types of organic fertilizers (mixed organic fertilizer, mixed organic matter, organic compound fertilizer), two types of matured organic fertilizers (livestock manure compost and compost), and three types of soil conditioners (siliceous, lime marl, and weathered rock).

For organic fertilizers, subsidies are provided at differentiated rates according to the type and grade of fertilizer, ranging from 1,300 KRW to 1,600 KRW per 20 kg.

In addition, soil conditioners are supplied free of charge without any self-payment by calculating the supply amount based on the standard required amount according to soil component test results and the application area.

Agricultural management entities wishing to apply for support should submit an application form specifying the type of agricultural materials to be used, supply timing, supplier, and quantity to the town, township, or neighborhood office where the farmland is located by the 8th of next month.

A city official said, “Farmers who wish to receive support for organic fertilizers should apply without fail within the period,” and added, “We will continue to expand support for eco-friendly agricultural materials projects to reduce farmers' management costs and promote increased farm income through the production of high-quality agricultural products.”

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