Gochang-gun Rises as a Hub for Eco-Friendly Milk Production

[Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, is solidifying its position as the "No. 1 Organic Milk Production Area" through high-quality milk production.

According to the county on the 3rd, about 800 million KRW is being supported this year for six projects, including the renovation of milking facilities, to improve the environment of dairy farms and produce clean and hygienic milk.

In particular, the "Dairy Helper Support Project," which supplements professional personnel when sudden situations occur at dairy farms, has improved the working environment and received great responses from dairy farmers.

Also, the "Eco-friendly Milk Production Infrastructure Support Project," which supports cooling devices and teat washers, is enhancing productivity and increasing farm income by preserving fresh milk and preventing mastitis.

A total of 230 million KRW has been invested in free milk feeding, providing milk to low-income and some near-poverty students at 41 schools in the Gochang area (21 elementary schools, 14 middle schools, and 6 high schools), contributing to the improvement of children's physical development during growth and promoting milk consumption.

As a result of various dairy projects, about 60 dairy farms in Gochang-gun currently produce 130 tons of high-quality milk daily.

In particular, organic milk is produced at 20 farms with a daily output of 63 tons. Considering that the national organic milk production is about 100 tons per day, Gochang-gun's share of organic milk reaches 63%.

Park Dong-yeol, head of the county livestock team, said, "We will do our best to produce clean and healthy milk in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve clean Gochang and supply livestock products that consumers can trust and consume."

Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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