Wando-gun Focuses on Promoting 'More Profitable Agriculture, Fisheries, and Livestock Industry'

Pursuing Tailored Pledges by Strategy, Including Climate Change Response and Strengthening Specialty Product Competitiveness

[Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] Jeonnam Wando-gun announced on the 3rd that it is accelerating the implementation of 9 practical tasks and 78 pledges to realize the vision of the 8th elected administration, "A hopeful future Wando where everyone lives well."

Among the 78 pledges, 20 are aimed at fostering "more profitable agriculture, fisheries, and livestock industries," including 7 in fisheries, 7 in agriculture, and 6 in livestock.

In the fisheries sector, efforts will be made to establish a sustainable aquaculture ecosystem by preparing measures to respond to climate change and creating a safe distribution environment for seafood.

In particular, to predict and respond to changing marine climates, a "Marine Fisheries Climate Change Response Big Data System" will be established. Next year, a basic plan establishment project will be promoted, and after actively requesting national funding from central government departments, the project will be implemented.

The Jeonnam Marine Fisheries Science Institute's Fisheries Seed Research Center is promoting the development of alternative species such as gim (laver) and gamtae (brown seaweed) that can adapt to climate change.

Reflecting the public's interest in safe food, a "Eco-friendly Organic Seafood Processing and Distribution Center" will be built for processing and distributing seafood certified with international eco-friendly seafood certifications such as ASC and organic seafood certification, and a "Fresh and Safe Seafood Cold Chain System" will be established.

To secure project funds, it is planned to apply as a national project to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in 2024, and preliminary preparations such as basic surveys have begun.

Additionally, initiatives such as operating the Jangbogo Trading Post to pioneer domestic and international markets, supporting the development of hit products in seafood processing, and introducing ESG management will be pursued.

In the agriculture sector, to foster young farmers who will revitalize rural areas, support will be provided for infrastructure and equipment purchases, and efforts will be intensified to promote the "Rural New Vitality Plus Project," including the establishment of a healing agriculture hub center.

The production base for subtropical fruit trees such as mangoes and bananas will be expanded to cultivate income crops that respond to climate change, and smart agriculture technology dissemination will be expanded to cope with aging and the decline of the agricultural population.

Not only production but also the sixth industry promotion for value-added creation through processing, distribution, and experience, the establishment of domestic wheat cultivation complexes, the construction of a yuzu processing factory, and the operation of a rural manpower support center will be carried out.

In the livestock sector, all stages from fostering Wando Natural Hanwoo cattle to distribution, sales, and promotion will be supported to strengthen competitiveness. Additionally, projects such as developing methane-reducing seaweed feed, modernizing smart livestock barns, and establishing a livestock by-product recycling center are planned.

Wando County Governor Shin Woo-cheol said, "Although there are many difficulties due to climate change, aging, and economic recession, agriculture, fisheries, and livestock industries are the foundation of regional development. We will spare no policy support and do our best to ensure that these industries grow together in connection with the county's key projects."

Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil alwatros@asiae.co.kr

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