Kimje City accepting applications for free shredding of agricultural by-products... "Forest fire prevention"

Published Jan 3, 2026

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(Gimje=Yonhap News) Reporter Baek Do-in = On the 3rd, the city of Gimje in Jeollabuk-do announced that it will provide free shredding of agricultural by-products from farms to prevent forest fires. The by-products, such as branches from apples and grapes, as well as chili stems and perilla stems left over after harvest and vegetables, will be shredded and then sprayed on farmland to be used as compost. Those who wish to participate can apply at the administrative welfare centers in towns, townships, and neighborhoods by the 28th. The city plans to prioritize processing by-products from rice paddies and farmlands adjacent to forests, as well as from elderly and female farmers. A city official urged attention to the initiative, stating that it aims to prevent forest fires caused by the illegal burning of agricultural by-products and to practice environmentally friendly circular agriculture. doin100@yna.co.kr

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(Kimje=Yonhap News) Reporter Baek Do-in = On the 3rd, Jeonbuk Kimje City announced that it will offer free shredding of agricultural byproducts from farms to prevent wildfires. The project involves shredding branches from apples and grapes, leftover chili stems and perilla stems after harvest, and vegetables, which are then sprayed on farmland and used as compost. Those who wish to participate can apply at the administrative welfare centers in towns, townships, and neighborhoods by the 28th. The city plans to prioritize processing agricultural byproducts from rice paddies and farmlands adjacent to forests, as well as from elderly and ...

Source: Yna