Imsil-gun 'Nongjageop Daehangdan' Work Completed... Reduction in Farm Production Costs

[Imsil=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Nosik] Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk, has completed this year's forage crop harvesting work delegation, implemented to replace expensive imported feed and reduce production costs for livestock farmers.

According to the county on the 18th, the summer forage crop harvesting work delegation team operated by the Agricultural Technology Center started the work delegation in August and recently finished the harvesting work.

The county organized three teams of work delegation to handle the harvesting of corn and Sudan grass for 152 farms across all regions of Imsil-gun, expanding the foundation for forage production.

The forage crop harvesting work delegation team, which held its inaugural ceremony in 2016, has increased its workload every year from 43 hectares in the first year to 113 hectares this year.

Additionally, to minimize farmers' losses caused by harmful wildlife and typhoon damage, the team worked on holidays and conducted pre-inspections of harvesting machinery to ensure prompt work delegation.

The county's Agricultural Technology Center conducted safety education for harvesting-specific agricultural machinery and enforced the wearing of safety helmets and shoes to safely complete the work delegation without major accidents.

This year, due to adverse weather in major forage-producing countries, logistics disruptions, and the Russia-Ukraine war, forage prices rose by more than 40% on average compared to the previous year, increasing the sense of crisis among livestock farmers.

Amid this, the county actively operated the work delegation team to harvest forage timely and produce high-quality silage, receiving strong support from farmers.

It is evaluated that the program contributed to farmers' production of premium meat and significantly reduced management costs for livestock farmers by setting work delegation fees lower than the general market price.

Next year, through the operation of the work delegation team, the county plans to revitalize the cultivation of summer forage crops such as corn and increase the feed self-sufficiency rate of livestock farms, contributing to the premium branding of Imsil-gun livestock products.

In particular, the county plans to operate a safer work delegation team by conducting pre-inspections of accident-prone areas during harvesting work.

County Governor Shim Min said, “Thanks to the great support and encouragement of farmers, we were able to safely complete the summer forage crop harvesting work delegation. Next year, we will thoroughly supplement any shortcomings and do our best to help farmers' management by timely harvesting forage.”

Imsil=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Nosik baekok@asiae.co.kr

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