Hwasun-gun to Recruit Participants for 'Rural Development Pilot Project' Starting from the 12th

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon] Jeonnam Hwasun-gun announced on the 5th that it is recruiting candidates for the 2022 Rural Development Pilot Project aimed at realizing a "wealthy rural area, wealthy agriculture" and strengthening agricultural competitiveness.

The county will invest 3.69 billion KRW to promote 55 rural development pilot projects with the goal of increasing farm income through the dissemination of new technologies and fostering specialized crops.

The main projects include ▲ Bee-vectoring technology-based eco-friendly pest control using bees ▲ Technology for stable fruit production overcoming abnormal weather ▲ Establishment of a native lettuce Heukhwarang cultivation complex ▲ High-quality red silkworm production technology project ▲ High-quality bakery fruit processing project, among others.

The application period is from the 12th of this month to the 3rd of next month, and applicants must be farmers residing in the county or agricultural-related organizations or corporations.

Applications must meet the requirements for each project and can be submitted by visiting the Agricultural Technology Center or the local agricultural consultation office. Applications for more than two projects are not allowed.

Selected pilot project farms will be finalized after on-site surveys and deliberations by the Hwasun-gun Agricultural Industry-Academic Cooperation Council.

A county official said, "We have prepared various projects to foster future growth engines for Hwasun agriculture," and added, "We hope for active participation from capable farmers and organizations to realize a prosperous rural area where everyone thrives."

Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon rosaria0704@asiae.co.kr

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