"Applications Open in June, Not Winter" Damyang County Launches Organic Fertilizer Subsidy Program

Applications Accepted from June 1 to July 10
Partial Subsidies for Five Fertilizer Types Including Mixed Organic Fertilizer

Damyang County in Jeonnam will begin accepting applications for the "2027 Organic Fertilizer Support Program" starting in June, aiming to preserve soil environments and establish a foundation for sustainable agriculture. With the revised guidelines moving the application period from the previous winter months to early summer in June, local farmers are strongly advised to pay careful attention and check the new schedule.

On May 21, Damyang County announced that applications for the "2027 Organic Fertilizer Support Program," designed to preserve soil quality and build a sustainable agricultural production base, will begin in June.

Aerial View of Damyang County Office, Jeonnam.

The Organic Fertilizer Support Program is intended to promote the resource circulation and recycling of agricultural and livestock by-products, as well as supply essential organic matter to the soil for environmentally friendly conservation. The program covers five types of fertilizers: three organic fertilizers (mixed organic fertilizer, organic compound fertilizer, and mixed oilcake fertilizer) and two types of matured organic fertilizers (livestock manure compost and compost). Farmers who apply may receive subsidies to partially cover the cost of purchasing these fertilizers.

Notably, from this year, the overall schedule, including the application period, has been significantly adjusted in accordance with the revised program guidelines. Previously, applications were accepted in November and December of the year before the program's implementation. However, starting with the 2027 program, the application period has been moved forward by several months to June and July of the previous year. This change is intended to expedite administrative procedures in advance so that fertilizers can be supplied to farmers promptly at the beginning of the year, thereby enhancing farming convenience.

Accordingly, the modified application period for the 2027 Organic Fertilizer Support Program will run from June 1 to July 10. For the convenience of farmers, applications will be accepted both online and in person.

Online applications can be easily submitted via the "Nongup e-ji" website for 10 days from June 1 to June 10. After the online application period ends, in-person applications will be available for 30 days until July 10. Farmers wishing to apply in person should visit the industrial team at the township office (eup or myeon) that has jurisdiction over the location of their farmland and submit the application directly.

However, since the application period has been moved significantly earlier, applications will be based on fertilizer information from the previous year. Therefore, farmers should be aware that fertilizer prices may vary depending on future market conditions.

A Damyang County official stated, "Because organic fertilizer support is essential for stable crop cultivation, we will focus our administrative resources on on-site publicity to prevent confusion or omissions among farmers due to the change in the application period. We will also ensure the smooth establishment of a new supply system so that farms can receive and utilize fertilizers in a timely manner."

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