Gyeongnam Province Invests 15.7 Billion KRW in Forage Production Infrastructure Expansion Project in 2021

Ten Projects Confirmed Including Forage Processing and Distribution Facility Project and Specialized Complex Project Selection

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 4th that it will invest a total project cost of 15.7 billion KRW in 10 projects to expand the production base of forage to reduce production costs and stabilize management for livestock farms.

First, to promote the production of high-quality forage and encourage production motivation, 11.6 billion KRW will be invested in projects supporting the manufacture of silage for forage production, seed purchase, and machinery and equipment purchase.

2 hundred million KRW will be provided for the forage quality management support project to promote distribution activation through the establishment of a quality grading system.

In addition, a total project cost of 3.9 billion KRW, including 1.34 billion KRW in national funds, will be invested in the forage processing and distribution facility support project and the specialized complex creation project, which were selected as Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs public offering projects in 2021.

The four sites selected for the forage processing and distribution facility support project are Miryang City (Miryang Livestock Cooperative), Uiryeong County (Busan Feed), Sancheong County (Sancheong Jo Textile Compound Feed Farming Association), and Hapcheon County (Hapcheon Livestock Cooperative).

This is expected to improve work efficiency by enhancing forage quality, reducing production costs, and standardizing quality.

Ham-an County was selected this year for the specialized complex creation project to concentrate forage production and strengthen competitiveness.

Including the seed complex selected in 2014, a total forage cultivation area of 475 hectares will be secured, and 1.4 billion KRW will be invested to accelerate the production and supply of high-quality forage.

As the demand for forage increases every year and in preparation for the opening of the imported forage market due to rising international grain prices and the expansion of FTAs, expanding the forage production base within the province is essential.

If high-quality forage is used domestically, it is expected to reduce the production cost burden on livestock farms and strengthen farm competitiveness.

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