Gyeonggi Province to produce and supply organic rice seeds

Published May 12, 2025

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Gyeonggi Province in South Korea is taking steps to boost organic farming by introducing the '2025 Organic Rice Seed Production and Supply Plan'. This initiative involves producing 40 tons of organic seeds across two seed complexes and supplying them to local farmers. The province is also focusing on climate change preparation and improving seed production management. The goal is to enhance the competitiveness of the region's agriculture, increase food self-sufficiency, and provide high-quality seeds to eco-friendly farmers.

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Gyeonggi Province announced on the 12th that it will establish and implement the ‘2025 Organic Rice Seed Production and Supply Plan’ to supply organic seeds for eco-friendly rice farming next year. On March 20th, the province held the ‘Gyeonggi Province Organic Seed Production Council’ and signed a contract for the production of 40 tons of two seed complexes (8.8ha) in Yongmun-myeon and Jipyeong-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, and two varieties, Chamdrim and Chucheong. Approximately 36 tons of the harvested seeds that have been refined and selected will be supplied to farmers in the province next year. Recently, the province conducted ‘Climate Change Response Strategy and Cultivation Management Training’ for representatives of seed complexes to prepare for the rapidly changing climate, and plans to strengthen management for stable seed production, such as adjusting the timing so that early planting can take place. In addition, we plan to strengthen technical guidance for farmers in ...

Source: Aflnews