South Korea: Suggestion of surplus oil treatment measures before crude oil reduction

Published 2020년 9월 24일

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The article highlights a rise in South Korea's crude oil production by 2.1% in the first half of this year, despite a slight decrease in consumption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a surplus of 23.4%. In response, the Dairy Farmers Promotion Association is contemplating measures to reduce milk production due to an imbalance in supply and demand. The Korea Dairy Farming Beef Cattle Association has urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to devise solutions for the surplus milk situation, criticizing the lack of government response and suggesting measures similar to those taken during the 2011 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The association threatens to respond appropriately if the Dairy Farming Promotion Association proceeds with milk production reduction without government support.
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In the first half of this year, average daily crude oil production recorded 5,896 tons due to the mild winter climate, an increase of 2.1% from the same period last year, but average daily crude oil consumption decreased by 0.2% to 5,238 tons due to the aftermath of Corona 19, resulting in a daily average surplus Crude oil volume increased by 23.4% to 638 tons. As the imbalance in supply and demand for raw milk has been prolonged, the Dairy Farmers Promotion Association is reported to have sent a notice to dairy farms on the 11th, saying that there is a possibility of pursuing measures to reduce milk production (implementing a negative quota, reducing prices in excess of quotas) to stabilize supply and demand from January 1 next year. If surplus milk continues to increase, it is an unavoidable measure because smooth business operation within the budget for supply and demand control of the Dairy Farming Promotion Association could be difficult. In response, the Korea Dairy Farming ...
Source: Chuksannews

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