(Namwon=Yonhap News) Reporter Baek Doin = On the 3rd, Namwon City in Jeonbuk announced that it will reduce the rental fees for agricultural machinery by 50% this year. Farmers with rice paddies or fields in Namwon can all benefit from this. The reduction applies to all 1,400 units of 105 types of agricultural machinery owned by the city. A city official said, "This measure is to stabilize the management of farmers who are facing difficulties due to rising prices of agricultural materials and increased labor costs," and added, "It is also expected to enhance agricultural productivity." doin100@yna.co.kr