Nongkong Voluntary Contribution Gains Momentum: Expectations and Concerns Coexist

Published May 27, 2025

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As preparations begin for converting paddy soybeans to a mandatory self-levy system, cooperation from major agricultural corporations, agricultural cooperatives, and local governments in soybean production areas is deemed crucial. However, concerns are being raised that if field soybean farmers, who account for 60% of total soybean production, are excluded from the mandatory self-levy, the effectiveness of supply and price regulation may be questionable. There are also worries that the government is simply shifting its responsibility for soybean supply stability onto the self-levy system. The government and paddy soybean producer organizations have reached a certain level of consensus on the necessity of introducing a mandatory self-levy for paddy soybeans and are accelerating the implementation of the system.

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Soybean Production Volume 60% Field Soybeans Excluded Concerns Over Supply, Price Adjustment Effectiveness and Equity As preparations begin for converting paddy soybeans to mandatory self-levy, experts point out the importance of cooperation from major agricultural corporations, agricultural cooperatives, and local governments in paddy soybean production areas. However, some raise questions about the effectiveness of supply and price control if 60% of total soybean production from field soybean farms is excluded from the mandatory self-levy. There are also concerns that the government is shifting its responsibility for soybean supply stability to the self-levy. The government and paddy soybean producer groups largely agree on the necessity of introducing a mandatory self-levy and are accelerating the system's implementation. This is because paddy soybean cultivation area continues to increase due to the government's strategic crop direct payment system, and they believe a ...

Source: Agrinet