[Changes in the Second Half of 2022] Mandatory Reporting for Changes in Farmland Use Information... Establishment of the National Agricultural Museum

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Kim Hyewon] Starting August 18, the name of the Nongjiwonbu (Farm Land Register) will be changed to Nongjidaejang (Farm Land Ledger), and when there are changes in usage information such as farm land lease contracts, it will be mandatory to apply for changes to the Nongjidaejang. From October, the coverage limit of the Agricultural Safety Insurance will be expanded, and survivor benefits will also be paid in the form of a pension.

Additionally, the National Agricultural Museum, the first agricultural museum established by the government, is scheduled to be built in Seodun-dong, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. When a veterinarian performs major treatments such as surgery on an animal, they must provide prior explanation to the owner and obtain written consent.

The government published a booklet titled "Changes Starting from the Second Half of 2022" on the 30th, which contains 157 policies from 37 government agencies that will change from the second half of the year.

First, the subjects required to apply for changes to the Nongjidaejang include cases where farm land lease contracts are concluded, changed, or canceled according to the Farm Land Act, and cases where new agricultural and livestock production facilities (such as farmhouses, livestock barns, fixed greenhouses, mushroom cultivation houses, insect breeding houses, etc.) are installed.

The change application must be submitted by the farm land owner or lessee to the administrative office with jurisdiction over the location of the farm land within 60 days from the date the reason for the change occurs.

To strengthen coverage for agricultural work accidents, from October 1, the coverage limits of the Agricultural Safety Insurance will be expanded. Among the insurance payments, the limit for injury and disease treatment fees, which are frequently requested by farmers, will increase from 10 million KRW to 50 million KRW, and the daily allowance for leave will increase from 20,000?30,000 KRW per day for hospitalization of 4 days or more to 60,000 KRW.

Also, survivor benefits and disability benefits can now be received in pension form as well as the existing lump-sum payment method, depending on the choice of the farmer or survivors. When family members engaged in farming join the Agricultural Safety Insurance together, a 5% discount on the insurance premium will be applied to each subscriber’s payment amount, allowing for more affordable premiums.

The National Agricultural Museum, the first agricultural museum established by the state, will be constructed on a 500,000㎡ site in Seodun-dong, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, on the former Rural Development Administration site, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors, and is scheduled to open in the second half of this year.

It will not only exhibit agricultural relics but also serve as a park-type museum where crops grow and insects and fish play, providing visitors with a complex space to experience culture, agriculture, and rural life within the city.

From July 5, when a veterinarian performs major treatments such as surgery on an animal, they must explain the details to the animal owner and obtain written consent. The explanation and consent must cover the diagnosis, necessity, method and details of the major treatment such as surgery, typically expected sequelae or side effects, and the obligations of the animal owner.

However, if delaying major treatment such as surgery could endanger the animal’s life or cause serious physical disability, the explanation and consent may be obtained after the treatment.

The online livestock product auction system is scheduled to be fully introduced from July. Three additional pilot wholesale markets will be added, and partial meat auctions will be activated to enhance policy effectiveness.

The eco-money point accumulation rate for purchasing low-carbon certified agricultural products was increased from the current 9% to 15% starting from the 1st of this month.

From August 18, farm land committees will be established in local government cities, districts, towns, and townships, and when reviewing farm land acquisition in areas with speculation concerns, the review by the farm land committee must be conducted.

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