Government expands support for farmers participating in improving Korean beef breeding methods

Published Dec 18, 2024

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in South Korea is implementing a pilot project to improve cattle rearing methods in collaboration with the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation since 2022. The aim is to reduce the raising period and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The project has resulted in a significant reduction in production costs and a notable increase in profitability for a Hanwoo farm, with a certified low-carbon livestock product and the breeding stock designation as a sire. The ministry plans to continue supporting and expanding this project to include more farms.

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[Livestock Newspaper Reporter Dong-Hwi Seo] A double benefit of reducing production costs and greenhouse gas emissions While the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is working hard to improve the way Korean cattle are raised, it is expanding policy support for participating farms. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has been conducting a ‘pilot project to improve cattle raising methods’ with the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation since 2022. The goal is to shorten the raising period by deriving the optimal shipping age according to Korean cattle genetic traits, and at the same time reduce greenhouse gases emitted during the raising process. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plans to continuously promote ▲Cattle raising method improvement projects ▲Livestock improvement and low-carbon livestock product certification systems, etc. so that more Korean cattle farms can participate in addition to those currently participating in ...

Source: Chuksannews