[Gyeongnam Special] "Pushing for a major shift in smart agricultural policies... leading the realization of high-value-added Gyeongnam agriculture"

Gyeongnam Province's farm income ranked second among nine provinces, and first among inland regions excluding Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. We met with Jeong-gon Lee, Director of the Gyeongnam Agricultural Policy Bureau, to discuss the secret to this success and new agricultural policy transition plans. Director Lee emphasized, "Agriculture must develop into a future growth industry based on sustainability and innovation," and stated that they will push for a "smart (SMART) agricultural policy shift" to lead in "realizing high-value Gyeongnam agriculture." Record of second place in national farm income last year Cultivation of strategic crops such as paprika and strawberries Efforts to counter price declines proved effective 'Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Project' also helped significantly Increase in farmers' and fishermen's allowances starting next year Namhae County selected for basic income pilot project # What is the secret to the increase in Gyeongnam farm ...