Uiseong County Advances 2025 Agricultural and Fisheries Allowance Payment... 8.3 Billion Won Support Eases Farmers' Burden

Financial Support for Farmers Ahead of the Busy Season
Strengthened Assistance for Farming Households Resuming Operations After Wildfires

On April 21, Uiseong County in Gyeongbuk announced that it had advanced the payment of the 2025 Agricultural and Fisheries Allowance ahead of its original schedule to coincide with the start of the busy farming season. This move is aimed at alleviating the financial burden on farmers and supporting the swift resumption of farming activities for households affected by wildfires.

Uiseong County Office, Gyeongbuk. Photo by Byunggun Kwon

This year, the county distributed a total of 8.3 billion won to 13,908 eligible recipients of the Agricultural and Fisheries Allowance. By advancing the payment, which was originally scheduled for June, the county expects to provide practical support to farmers as they prepare for the farming season.

The Agricultural and Fisheries Allowance is a system implemented to protect the public value of agriculture and fisheries and to foster a sustainable rural environment. Eligible recipients are heads of management entities who have resided in Gyeongsangbuk-do for at least one year as of December 31, 2023, and are actively engaged in agriculture or fisheries.

This year, each household will receive a lump sum payment of 600,000 won. The allowance is provided through a combined 'Agricultural and Fisheries Allowance and Agricultural Materials Support Card.'

Farmers can freely use this card at Uiseong Sarang Card-affiliated stores, which is expected to enhance purchasing convenience and stimulate local consumption.

Kim Jusu, Governor of Uiseong County, stated, "The Agricultural and Fisheries Allowance is an important system that helps reduce the management burden on farming households. I hope that this early payment will provide substantial support for stable farming preparations and play a positive role in revitalizing the local economy."

Meanwhile, Uiseong County is also implementing various timely support measures to help wildfire-affected households quickly return to farming, including early distribution of customized agricultural material cards, support for agricultural machinery, assistance with farm labor, and free rental of agricultural equipment.

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