Andong-si Wins 'Grand Prize' in Gyeongbuk Province Policy Evaluation for 'Adequate Food Production'... Rice Cultivation Area Reduced by 200ha

Achievements such as Non-Cereal Crop Cultivation and Organic Fertilizer Supply Performance

View of Andong City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Andong City won the grand prize in the '2020 Food Adequacy Production Policy Evaluation' conducted for 22 cities and counties in Gyeongbuk Province, excluding Ulleungdo.

According to Andong City on the 17th, this year's Gyeongbuk Province policy evaluation was based on rice adequate production (performance of non-rice crop cultivation and reduction rate of rice cultivation area), establishment of a stable production foundation (supply of soil conditioners and organic fertilizers, agricultural machinery rental performance), and work cooperation performance.

To stably secure rice production, Andong City fostered representative brand rice cultivation complexes to establish a foundation for producing high-quality rice preferred by consumers from high-yield varieties, while actively promoting non-rice crop cultivation to reduce rice cultivation area by more than 200 hectares.

In addition, the city was recognized for supplying 3,990 tons of soil conditioner and 27,358 tons of organic fertilizer in a timely manner to each farm. Andong City has shown remarkable achievements in various food-related evaluations such as grand prizes, excellence awards, and commendations for five consecutive years.

An official from Andong City said, "Despite difficult agricultural conditions this year, including unprecedented heavy rains and a drop in agricultural product prices, we want to share the joy of this award with local farmers who worked hard to receive such a good evaluation."

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