Chuncheon City to Enhance Livestock Manure Management Efficiency... Introducing Composting Fermentation System

Demonstration Event Held for Technology Dissemination Pilot Project
Production Time for Fully Matured Compost Reduced by About One Month, Odor Decreased
Foundation Established for On-Site Farm Application... Promoting Eco-Friendly Livestock Environment

Chuncheon City, Gangwon Province (Mayor Yuk Donghan), held a demonstration event for the "2025 Livestock Manure Composting Fermentation System Technology Dissemination Pilot Project" on the 26th at Buyong Farm in Sinsaudong, operated by Moon Jongseok.

Chuncheon City held a demonstration of the '2025 Livestock Manure Composting Fermentation System Technology Dissemination Pilot Project' on the 26th at Buyong Farm in Sinsaudong. Provided by Chuncheon City

During the demonstration, the operation of the compost turner and the aeration-based compost maturation system, as well as the composting and fermentation technologies, were introduced alongside real-world case studies. Applying this system reduces the time required to produce fully matured compost by about one month compared to the previous period of approximately three months, and it has also been shown to decrease odors and greenhouse gas emissions generated during the fermentation process.

This project aims to promote circular agriculture by supporting customized compost fermentation equipment tailored to the scale of livestock farms, converting livestock manure into compost, and recycling it on farmland.

In this regard, the city provided a total project budget of 100 million won this year to four local livestock farms. Participating farmers have responded positively, noting that fermentation proceeds smoothly even in winter, resulting in reduced odors and less labor burden.

Meanwhile, the city is systematically analyzing the status of livestock manure treatment and utilizing this data to establish a sustainable recycling system. As of last year, the annual amount of livestock manure generated in Chuncheon was approximately 147,000 tons, of which about 75,000 tons were self-processed through composting. The remainder is managed through various methods such as purification and discharge, liquid fertilization, and consignment treatment.

Kim Geunhyeong, Head of the Livestock Division, stated, "This demonstration event marks the starting point for field-oriented technology dissemination that farmers can directly experience," and added, "We will create a sustainable and eco-friendly livestock environment by improving odor reduction and labor efficiency, which have been key issues in livestock manure management."

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