Next Year's Summer Planting Rice, Soybean, and Red Bean Production and Supply Plan Confirmed

Supply of Over 21,000 Tons from 27 Rice Varieties and More

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 5th that it has finalized the production and supply plan for certified seeds of rice, soybeans, and red beans for summer sowing next year.

The government-certified seeds produced and supplied through the National Seed Management Office were decided by reflecting policy directions such as food crop supply and demand trends, conversion of paddy fields to other crops, and revitalization of field crop cultivation, as well as the demands of farmers, the Ministry explained.

For rice crops, 21,800 tons of 27 varieties centered on high-quality varieties will be produced and supplied.

Varieties such as Samgwang and Yeonghojinmi will be supplied.

For soybean crops, 1,292 tons of 11 varieties, and for red bean crops, 50 tons of the 'Arari' variety will be supplied respectively.

Kim Minwook, Director of the Seed Life Industry Division at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said, "We will continue to strive to produce and supply high-quality superior seeds needed by farmers to increase productivity and raise farmers' income."

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