Hampyeong-gun Operates Agricultural Byproduct Crushing Support Team for Safe Disposal

Reducing Fine Dust and Preventing Wildfires

Hampyeong-gun, located in South Jeolla Province, will operate an Agricultural Byproduct Crushing Support Team starting this month to reduce fine dust levels and prevent wildfires during the spring season.

On March 26, the county announced that the operation of the Agricultural Byproduct Crushing Support Team at the Agricultural Technology Center is receiving a positive response from residents, as it not only reduces fine dust and prevents wildfires but also eases the workload for vulnerable farmers, including elderly farmers.

This year, the Crushing Support Team will be operated by the Hampyeong-gun branch of the Korean Women Farmers Association, with intensive operations scheduled for March to April and November to December. The center is prioritizing support for vulnerable farmers, such as elderly farmers in areas adjacent to forests.

If agricultural byproducts are not crushed in advance, there is a risk of wildfires and human casualties caused by burning various agricultural residues such as orchard pruning branches, pepper stems, and perilla stems, as well as burning rice paddies and field ridges. Therefore, it is necessary to dry these materials thoroughly and crush them beforehand.

Moon Jeongmo, Director of the Agricultural Technology Center, stated, "We are operating a mobile Agricultural Byproduct Crushing Support Team to prevent wildfires and the generation of fine dust in the agricultural sector. We will continue to support vulnerable farmers and contribute to creating a cleaner rural environment."

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