Ganghwa County Expands Small Agricultural Machinery Support Program

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Ganghwa County announced on the 26th that it is expanding its eco-friendly small agricultural machinery support program, which has been implemented to address labor shortages in rural areas and increase work efficiency.

In response, the county significantly raised the standard unit price for agricultural machinery this year from 2.2 million won to 3 million won, and will provide subsidies increased by 36% from the existing 1.32 million won to 1.8 million won. Additionally, the county plans to expand the range of small agricultural machinery items from 78 to 82 types to reduce the economic burden on farmers.

To qualify for support, applicants must have their resident registration in Ganghwa County and be registered as managers in the agricultural management system. One unit per farm household can receive support.

Farmers wishing to purchase can visit their respective township/myeon offices and apply by the 27th.

For more details, farmers can inquire at the Agricultural Technology Center's Technology Support Division, Agricultural Machinery Team (☎032-930-4176) or the township/myeon office's Industry Team.

Meanwhile, the county has provided a total of 5,847 eco-friendly small agricultural machines through this program since 2013, receiving strong positive response from farmers.