Namyangju City Holds Final Report Meeting on Agricultural, Rural, and Food Industry Development Plan

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Namyangju City held a final report meeting on the 28th at the seminar room of the Agricultural Technology Center for the 'Agricultural, Rural, and Food Industry Development Plan' (hereinafter referred to as the Development Plan) establishment research project.

The Development Plan is a statutory plan that must be established every five years in accordance with the 'Agriculture, Rural Areas, and Food Industry Basic Act.'

The report meeting was attended by Vice Mayor Hong Ji-seon, Jo Seong-ki, Director of the Agricultural Technology Center, department heads, and approximately 30 civil servants from relevant agricultural and food sectors.

At this meeting, Korea Applied Statistics Research Institute, the research conducting organization, explained the mid- to long-term vision and strategies for Namyangju City's agriculture and rural areas for the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, as well as sectoral business plans and investment plans.

In particular, the research institute, based on data analyzing Namyangju City's agricultural and rural conditions and characteristics, presented 5 strategic objectives and 12 key implementation strategies under the vision of 'Namyangju: A Future-Type Advanced Agricultural and Livestock City Through Happy Urban Agriculture.'

The 5 strategic objectives consist of △establishing an agricultural foundation through strengthened agricultural competitiveness △development and dissemination of new technologies for expanding smart agriculture △establishing a foundation for urban and therapeutic agriculture and animal welfare △supporting farm management to improve residents' quality of life △fostering young farmers and developing professional organizations, among others.

Vice Mayor Hong Ji-seon said, "Through this plan establishment, we must efficiently link Namyangju's policies with those of the central government to establish a system," and requested, "In order to enhance Namyangju City's agricultural competitiveness, please make every effort in plan implementation so that related projects can be consistent and sustainable."