Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok Introduces Smart and Eco-friendly Agricultural Policy Directions at Suncheon Nonghyup

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, attended the 50th anniversary event of Suncheon Nonghyup held at Suncheon Palma Gymnasium on the 22nd, congratulating it on establishing itself as the largest single-unit agricultural cooperative in Korea, and explained the achievements in the agricultural sector during the 8th local government administration and the agricultural policy direction for next year.

Founded in 1972, Suncheon Nonghyup has grown into the largest single-unit agricultural cooperative in Korea as of 2021, with total assets of approximately 3 trillion KRW and about 18,000 members. Through leading management such as winning the Korea Agricultural Food Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Management Award and the Cooperative Distribution Innovation Award, it has established itself as a representative agricultural cooperative in Korea.

At the commemorative event, Governor Kim said, “Suncheon Nonghyup has shown a successful model nationwide over the past half-century through continuous management innovation and business expansion efforts,” and encouraged, “I hope it will grow into a global agricultural cooperative by playing the role of a partner to farmers.”

He also introduced major agricultural policy achievements during the approximately five months since the launch of the 8th local government administration, including passing the preliminary feasibility study for the Agricultural Food Climate Change Response Center, completion of the Goheung Smart Farm Innovation Valley, and selection for the Kimchi Raw Material Supply Complex construction project.

In particular, he explained support measures such as subsidies for increased tax-exempt fuel for agricultural machinery, special feed purchase funds for livestock farmers, subsidies for bee stocking costs, and the joint statement issued by the National Assembly to recover rice prices, stating, “We will continue to respond promptly to the difficulties faced by farmers.”

Governor Kim said, “Next year’s agricultural policy operation will create an opportunity for a major transformation in smart, eco-friendly, and climate change agriculture, and actively foster young farmers who will be responsible for the future of agriculture and rural areas,” urging active support from farmers.

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