Gochang County Launches On-Site "Safe Agricultural Residue Disposal Support Project"

"Shred agricultural residues such as chili stems and perilla stems and spread them in the fields."

Starting with Gochang-eup, Gochang County is implementing the "Safe Agricultural Residue Disposal Support Project," which visits all 14 towns and townships within its jurisdiction.

Gochang County is implementing the 'Safe Disposal Support Project for Agricultural Byproducts' for 14 towns and townships within its jurisdiction. Provided by Gochang County

This project provides free shredding services for agricultural residues such as chili stems, perilla stems, and twigs, using shredders on-site at farms that apply, instead of burning these residues along rice paddy and field embankments. The project aims to establish a culture of natural circulation, help prevent spring wildfires, and reduce the generation of fine dust.

Gochang County is prioritizing support for areas within 100 meters of forests, elderly farmers, female farmers, and vulnerable farming households.

In the first half of the year, shredding will be carried out first for 104 farms covering a total area of 68 hectares that have applied. Additionally, farmers who wish to participate can apply at the Agricultural Technology Center or their town or township office to receive support at any time.

Currently, Gochang County owns a total of 23 shredders at four regional agricultural machinery rental centers. When villages conduct joint shredding operations, shredders and delivery services are provided free of charge.

The Director of the Gochang County Agricultural Technology Center stated, "We will do our utmost to reduce fine dust in the agricultural sector, promote resource circulation through compost utilization, and create a clean agricultural environment by properly handling agricultural residues left in farmland."

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