Uiseong Garlic Team Wins Encouragement Award at Agricultural Machinery Challenge

Women Farmers Open New Possibilities in Mechanized Agriculture

Gyeongbuk Uiseong County announced on September 15 that the "Uiseong Garlic Team," representing the county, received the Rural Development Administration Director's Award (Encouragement Award) at the "2025 Women Farmers Agricultural Machinery Challenge Competition" held at the Rural Human Resources Development Center of the Rural Development Administration on September 10.

Gyeongbuk Uiseong County Women Farmers Agricultural Machinery Challenge

The "Uiseong Garlic Team" was composed of three local women farmers. Through this competition, they officially demonstrated their agricultural machinery skills on the national stage, raising the profile of women farmers in Uiseong County.

◆ A Stage to Compete in Precision and Smart Agriculture Skills

This year's competition was held under the theme "Oh Her! Precisely, Sensibly, One Step Smarter." The contest consisted of three categories: forming ridges using a walking cultivator, planting cabbage seedlings with a semi-automatic transplanter, and driving a tractor with a trailer attachment through a U-shaped course.

The Uiseong Garlic Team showcased stable techniques and strong concentration in all categories, earning high praise from the judges.

◆ "Demonstrating the Strength of Women Farmers"

Kwon Gapsuk from Danchon-myeon, who participated in the competition, said, "It is meaningful to have proven the agricultural machinery skills of women farmers through this national competition and to have created an opportunity for further growth."

Kim Jusu, Mayor of Uiseong County, emphasized, "This achievement not only demonstrates the outstanding capabilities of women farmers, but also serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the use of agricultural machinery by rural women. We will continue to provide unwavering support so that women farmers can grow as key players in rural communities."

This award shows that women farmers are emerging as driving forces in the era of agricultural mechanization, moving beyond their traditional supporting roles in rural areas. The support from Uiseong County and the spirit of challenge among local women farmers are working together to strengthen agricultural competitiveness and enhance the status of rural women.

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