Anseong-si Supports Facility Removal Equipment for Farms Affected by Heavy Snowfall

Full Waiver of Agricultural Machinery Rental Fees

On the 29th, Anseong City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it will provide emergency support of around 1 million KRW per farm for equipment rental costs related to the removal of damaged facilities such as vinyl greenhouses for farmers affected by the heavy snowfall on the 27th and 28th of last month.

A vinyl greenhouse in Anseong City collapsed due to heavy snowfall at the end of last month. Anseong City decided to provide emergency recovery equipment worth around 1 million won to farmers for prompt damage restoration. Provided by Anseong City

The support targets farmers whose damage has been recorded in the National Disaster Management System (NDMS), and the application period is until the 20th of the coming month. Farmers wishing to receive support must submit proof documents such as invoices, bankbook copies, tax invoices, work confirmation, and work photos to the agricultural technology consultation office in their residential area after completing the removal work.

In addition, the city has decided to fully waive agricultural machinery rental fees for affected farms until the end of this month. The waiver applies to farmers or agricultural organizations affected by the heavy snowfall. Confirmation of damage through the eup, myeon, or dong administrative welfare centers is sufficient.

Meanwhile, the city plans to prepare separate support measures for livestock farms. For detailed information regarding project applications, inquiries can be made to the Agricultural Production Support Team of the Agricultural Policy Division at the Anseong Agricultural Technology Center.

Lee Sang-in, director of the Anseong Agricultural Technology Center, said, "What is most needed now is swift action for rapid recovery," adding, "We have decided to urgently promote support projects to stabilize the livelihoods of affected farms and enable the quick resumption of farming."

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