Low-carbon certified livestock products, first supply to military rations

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister Song Miryeong, hereinafter referred to as the Ministry) announced that starting from February 1, pork certified as low-carbon livestock products will be supplied to the meals of the 30th Regiment of the Army Training Center. This supply marks the first instance of low-carbon certified livestock products being applied to military meals, which is noteworthy as it provides an opportunity for soldiers to naturally experience the value of greenhouse gas reduction and sustainable consumption through their daily meals. Low-carbon certified livestock products are produced in low-carbon certified farms that apply one or more carbon reduction technologies, such as improved feeding management and manure treatment methods, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 10% compared to the average for the livestock species. These products are separately processed to distinguish them from non-certified livestock products. The Ministry has been building a foundation for the use of low-carbon certified livestock products in public meals, such as providing them in school meals last year, and this year it plans to expand the application to military meals to promote low-carbon certified livestock product consumption across the public sector. This is expected to be an important turning point in establishing a virtuous cycle of low-carbon production, distribution, and consumption by securing a stable market for low-carbon certified livestock products. Livestock Policy Director Lee Jae-sik of the Ministry said, "This connection with military meals will be a meaningful starting point for the public sector to participate in carbon neutrality practices," and added, "We will actively support the establishment of a stable low-carbon certified livestock product supply system by collaborating with livestock farms, related agencies, and suppliers, and ensure that the system is successfully implemented on the ground." Attachment 1. Overview of the Low-Carbon Livestock Product Certification System 2. 25th Low-Carbon Certified Livestock Product Donation Event (School Meals)