Jeongeup-si Selected for the Livestock Odor Improvement Contest Project Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 12th that it has been selected as the final project recipient for two consecutive years in the '2022 Livestock Odor Improvement Contest Project' hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

With this selection, the city plans to secure 3 billion KRW in project funds and focus on improving citizens' quality of life through odor resolution and creating a sustainable livestock environment.

This contest project was applied for by 47 cities and counties nationwide, and proceeded through a two-stage evaluation process including provincial self-assessment and central evaluation by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

The city was selected as the final project site due to high evaluations in its commitment to improving livestock odor, identification of problems, and the validity and feasibility of its odor improvement plan.

Accordingly, the city plans to invest 3 billion KRW to build odor reduction facilities such as purification discharge facilities and liquid fertilizer circulation systems, as well as composting facilities targeting local livestock farms to minimize odor emissions.

Additionally, to promote self-efforts and awareness changes among livestock farmers regarding odor reduction, the city plans to conduct regular education and on-site consulting by experts.

Mayor Lee Hak-su stated, “We will continue to do our best to meet citizens' expectations for a pleasant living environment and to improve the production of high-quality livestock products and productivity of livestock farms through livestock environment improvement.”

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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