Pyeongtaek City Presents Certificates of Appreciation to Outstanding Farmers of Super Oning Rice Production Complex

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City held the 2020 Super Oning Rice Production Complex Operating Council Meeting at the Pyeongtaek Agricultural Technology Center on the 19th and presented certificates of appreciation to farmers who made significant contributions to complex management.

This year, production volume decreased significantly due to prolonged summer monsoons, cold damage, typhoons, and resulting pest and disease outbreaks, crop lodging, and reduced grain filling rates.

Despite the challenging environmental conditions, the city purchased 27,091 tons of rough rice from 4,233 hectares of Super Oning rice raw material production complexes.

According to quality analysis results of the purchased rice, protein content was lower than in previous years, resulting in some loss in yield; however, the city explained that quality improved compared to previous years.

Outstanding farmer recipients are farmers who become role models through their contributions to Super Oning rice production complex development and exemplary activities. Four complex representatives received awards: Gang Jong-geun from Deok-myeon, Cha Man-ho from Jije-dong, Park Jong-eok from Paengseong-eup, and Kim Heung-bae from Cheongbuk-eup.

Meanwhile, the city discussed matters regarding the establishment of a consumer-satisfying local new variety seed supply system, new variety taste evaluation, and high-quality safe rice production to produce premium-grade branded rice. The city plans to strengthen management of the Super Oning rice production complex and stabilize farm household income.