Byeongno Lee, Damyang County Governor, Visits Fresh Rice Purchase Site to Hear Difficulties

On the 27th, Damyang County in Jeollanam-do announced that County Governor Lee Byeong-no visited three integrated rice processing centers (RPC) in Damyang, where the purchase of 2023 freshly harvested rice is in full swing, on the 25th to encourage farmers and purchasing officials and to listen to their difficulties.

Governor Lee said, "Due to continuous rain and heatwaves this year, rice harvest yields have decreased by 15-20%, causing deep concerns for farmers," and added, "I hope thorough management of rice such as sorting and drying will be carried out to achieve high grades."

The county has been promoting the purchase of public reserve rice in the form of freshly harvested rice since the 6th, and plans to sequentially proceed with the purchase of bagged rice by towns and townships starting from November 14.

This year, the varieties for public reserve rice purchase are Saechungmu and Sindongjin, with a planned purchase volume of 4,090 tons, which is a 19% decrease compared to the previous year (5,078 tons).

At the time of purchase of public reserve rice this year, an advance payment of 30,000 won will be made first, and the final settlement amount will be confirmed and additionally paid in December, reflecting the nationwide average farmgate rice price during the harvest season (October to December).

Governor Lee Byeong-no said, "I hope the rice prices at the production site will be properly valued so that the sweat and effort of the farmers will not be in vain," and added, "I ask everyone to do their best to prevent safety accidents so that the purchase of public reserve rice can proceed smoothly."

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