Hwaseong City Opens Applications for Organic Fertilizer Support Program for Next Year

Hwaseong City will accept applications for organic fertilizer supplies for 2014 at eup, myeon, and dong offices in the areas where the farmland is located until December 20.

The city is changing the organic fertilizer support program, which has been supported through regional agricultural cooperatives until this year, to applications and submissions at eup, myeon, and dong offices for 2014 supplies. The city will provide subsidies of 2,000 won per 20kg bag of organic fertilizer, and for byproduct fertilizers, 1,800 won for Grade 1, 1,600 won for Grade 2, and 1,300 won for Grade 3.

The organic fertilizer support program is designed to promote the recycling and resource utilization of agricultural and livestock byproducts, reduce chemical fertilizer use, preserve soil environment, and foster sustainable eco-friendly agriculture to encourage high-quality and safe agricultural product production. Support is provided for three types of organic fertilizer (mixed oilcake, mixed organic, and organic compound fertilizer) and two types of byproduct fertilizer (livestock manure compost and compost).
To apply for organic fertilizer support, relevant farmers, farming associations, or agricultural companies can complete and submit an application form available at the eup, myeon, and dong offices in the areas where the farmland is located.

A city official stated, "Since the application method for this year's program support has changed, we ask that farms pay attention to avoid confusion in applying for support programs," and added that the city plans to continue promoting the program through village meetings and other channels.