Wando Jayeon Geudaero Mi (Rice), Smooth Progress in Targeting the Russian Market

Growing with natural farming methods using uncontaminated soil, clean water, and sea breeze

Wando County held a ceremony on the 9th to commemorate the third export of Wando Natural Seaweed to Russia. (Photo by Wando County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyungpil] In Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do, Wando Natural Rice is produced by practicing natural farming based on Wando's unique clean natural environment, including uncontaminated soil, dust-free air, clean water, and mineral-rich sea breeze.

According to Wando-gun, Wando Natural Rice, which has excellent taste and quality, was exported a total of 48 tons starting with Malaysia in 2018, followed by the United States and Russia. On the 9th, a ceremony was held at the Wando Nonghyup United U.S. Processing Center (RPC) to commemorate the third export to Russia (16 tons).

About 50 people attended the ceremony, including Shin Woo-cheol, Wando County Governor, Kim Jae-hong, member of the Wando County Council, Kim Sun-pyo, instructor at Jeonnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services, and Kim Jin-su, head of the Wando branch of the Nonghyup Central Association.

The Wando Natural Rice shipped for export is loaded at Busan Port through NH Nonghyup Trade and arrives at Korsikov Port in Sakhalin, Russia, where it is distributed to Sakhalin Province and Vladivostok.

In particular, a contract was signed with Russian buyers to export 700 tons over five years, securing a stable export route.

Wando Natural Rice is cultivated in the highest quality rice contract farming complex under the technical guidance of the Rural Development Administration and Jeonnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services, using Saechungmu, a new variety developed by Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services to upgrade Jeonnam rice.

The Wando Agricultural Technology Center has promoted GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) education and consulting projects, acquiring GAP certification for the entire area (342 hectares) of the highest quality rice complex last year, establishing a foundation for safe agricultural product production and supply.

Additionally, last year, GAP certification was obtained for the RPC (Rice Processing Complex), and DSC (Drying and Storage Facility) was installed, enabling the supply of fresh and high-quality rice to consumers throughout the year.

This year, an additional 350 hectares of the highest quality rice complex will be developed, and rice with excellent healing functionality unique to Wando will be cultivated using seaweed extract fertilizer, seawater, seaweed by-products, and fish meal compost.

Governor Shin Woo-cheol said, “The continuous expansion of exports to Russia following Malaysia and the United States means that the taste and quality of Wando Natural Rice are recognized worldwide. We will continue to discover and actively promote agricultural development policies so that our farmers can pursue agriculture with hope.”

Meanwhile, Wando-gun is expanding eco-friendly agricultural support projects such as cultivating the highest quality rice, fostering premium new rice complexes, specializing in colored barley, and supporting organic fertilizers, soil conditioners, and eco-friendly agricultural materials.

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