Jindo-gun Provides Free Residual Pesticide Analysis for Agricultural Products

Published 26 Jan.2023 10:04(KST)

Analysis of 463 Residual Pesticide Components

[Jindo＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Nam-jung] Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do has been fully operating the 'Agricultural Products Safety Analysis Laboratory' since January to ensure stable agricultural production for farmers and to enhance consumer trust in local agricultural products.

According to the county on the 26th, the Agricultural Products Safety Analysis Laboratory analyzes 463 types of residual pesticide components in agricultural products requested by farmers to secure the safety of agricultural products produced in the region.

Jindo-gun Scientific Farming Analysis Room Exterior [Photo by Jindo-gun]

The county was finally selected for the Agricultural Products Safety Analysis Laboratory operation project hosted by the Rural Development Administration, securing a project budget of 2.4 billion KRW. It operates 39 analytical devices of 23 types, including gas mass spectrometers and liquid mass spectrometers, analyzing a total of 463 types of residual pesticides in a 333㎡ facility.

In particular, by inspecting residual pesticide components at the production stage before shipment, farmers can adjust the harvest and shipment timing according to the results, minimizing damage to farmers caused by detection during distribution.

The county plans to increase consumer trust in local agricultural products and create a foundation for supplying safe food by preventing the production of unsuitable agricultural products in advance.

A representative from the Jindo-gun Agricultural Technology Center said, “Through scientific farming services, farmers can farm with peace of mind, and consumers can purchase agricultural products with confidence,” adding, “It is expected to greatly help strengthen the foundation for supplying safe food within the region.”