Agricultural Technology Pilot Projects Launched in Pyeongtaek Area

Gyeonggi Province, the Rural Development Administration, and Pyeongtaek City announced on the 5th that they will jointly promote agricultural technology pilot projects for 2011 to enhance the competitiveness of local agriculture.

Accordingly, 4.1 billion won in project funds will be invested across 41 types of projects in the fields of grain crops, cash crops, farm management improvement, and living improvement.

Major projects in the grain crop sector include the production of raw materials for 'Super Owning Rice,' joint seedling nurseries, and direct rice seeding cultivation complexes.

In the cash crop sector, projects will be implemented including facility greenhouse environmental improvement, school garden experience classrooms and experience farms, and high-quality flower cultivation.

Additionally, in farm management and living improvement, projects such as rural leaders' local vitality initiatives and farmer wellness living space support will be promoted.

Farmers and farming organizations interested in the projects can apply at the Agricultural Technology Center and each township farm consultation office by the 28th.