89 More Jeonnam Livestock Farms Obtain Low-Carbon Certification

Jeonnam Province Ranks First Nationwide for Three Consecutive Years
148 Farms Account for 25% of National Total
Proving Leadership in Carbon Neutrality in the Livestock Sector

Jeollanamdo Province, fueled by the strong interest and willingness to participate from livestock farms this year, has obtained low-carbon livestock product certification for an additional 89 locations. Photo by Jeonnam Province

Jeonnam Province announced that, thanks to the strong interest and willingness to participate from livestock farms, 89 additional sites have obtained low-carbon livestock product certification this year. This marks the highest number in the country for three consecutive years, proving that the province is leading carbon neutrality in the livestock sector.

The low-carbon livestock product certification system is a program promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to achieve carbon neutrality in the livestock sector. Livestock farms that have received national certifications (such as organic livestock, antibiotic-free, or HACCP) are eligible for this certification if they adopt carbon reduction technologies in areas such as feeding management, manure treatment, and energy saving, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 10% compared to the standard emissions of general farms.

Implemented since 2023, the system has seen 89 additional sites certified in Jeonnam Province this year, bringing the total to 148 farms, which accounts for 25% of all certified farms nationwide and maintains the province’s leading position. This achievement is attributed to the high level of interest and willingness to participate among livestock farmers.

Low-carbon livestock product certification is granted through a three-stage review process (document evaluation, on-site evaluation, and final review) conducted by a panel of experts in the livestock sector.

Kim Seongjin, Director of Livestock Policy at Jeonnam Province, stated, "We will continue to expand the number of farms certified for low-carbon livestock products to broaden consumer choice, especially for those who value carbon neutrality and ethical consumption." He also called for active participation from livestock farmers so that Jeonnam Province can firmly establish itself as a leading region for low-carbon livestock in South Korea.

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