Suncheon-si Selected for 'Management Practice Rental Farm' Public Contest Project

Providing Opportunities for Young Farmers to Acquire Smart Agriculture Technology

Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced on the 23rd that it has been selected for the ‘Management Practice Rental Farm Creation Project’ contest hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

The city was selected as a target site again this year following last year, securing a total of over 600 million KRW in national funding for two locations.

[Photo by Suncheon City]

The ‘Management Practice Rental Farm’ is promoted to minimize the possibility of failure after startup by allowing young farmers who wish to start smart farming businesses to experience the management process from agricultural production to sales through facility (greenhouse) rental.

The city plans to invest a total project cost of 858.5 million KRW (70% national funds, 30% local funds) to establish two smart greenhouses of approximately 4,000㎡ in the Seopyeong-ri area of Seungju-eup by the end of this year.

Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu of Suncheon said, “This will be a great opportunity for young farmers to establish a farming foundation without the burden of initial investment costs,” adding, “Suncheon City will spare no support in the agricultural sector to expand its role as a leading base for smart agriculture.”

Meanwhile, Suncheon City is implementing various policies to nurture future young farmers who will lead agricultural innovation through not only the Management Practice Rental Farm but also support projects for smart farm practice fields at agricultural high schools, and is focusing administrative efforts on attracting the 2024 regional specialized rental-type smart farm contest.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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