Hanam City to Accept Applications for 2027 Organic Fertilizer Support Program Starting in June

On May 15, Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it will be accepting applications for the '2027 Organic Fertilizer Support Program' from June 1 to July 10, with the aim of reducing the management burden on farmers and fostering sustainable eco-friendly agriculture.

Aerial view of Hanam City Hall. Provided by Hanam City

Notably, starting this year, the application period—which was previously held in November and December—has been moved up to June and July to ensure timely supply of fertilizer and smooth project implementation. Additionally, to increase convenience for farmers, an online application method has been newly introduced, further improving accessibility.

The support is available to farmers cultivating farmland registered under agricultural business entities within the city. Applications can be submitted either online or by visiting the administrative welfare center in the district where the farmland is located. Online applications will be accepted via 'Nongup e-G' from June 1 to June 10, while in-person applications can be submitted from June 11 to July 10.

The types of fertilizer supported through this program include livestock manure compost (grade 1 and special grade), mixed oil cake, and mixed organic fertilizer. Approximately 72% of the fertilizer purchase cost will be subsidized.

The standard support quantity is set per 20kg: 0.3 bags for general crops, 0.7 bags for fruit crops, 1.0 bag for vegetables, and 1.3 bags for chives, applying the standard amount per 3.3 square meters of cultivated area. In addition, a cap is in place, limiting the maximum supported area to 20,000 square meters per farm.

An official from Hanam City stated, "It is important to apply within the designated period to receive organic fertilizer in a timely manner," and added, "With online applications now available from this year, we hope many farmers will show interest and participate."

For further details, please contact the Food Sanitation and Agriculture Division of Hanam City or the administrative welfare center of the district where the farmland is located.

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