Gapyeong-gun Completes Processing of 2,500 Tons of Agricultural Byproducts in 2024

Reducing Fine Dust, Preventing Wildfires, and Utilizing Compost for a 'Triple Benefit' Effect

Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province (Governor Seo Tae-won) announced on the 31st that it processed over 2,500 tons of agricultural by-products in 2024, achieving a "triple benefit" effect by reducing fine dust, preventing forest fires, and utilizing compost.

Gapyeong-gun processed about 2,500 tons of agricultural by-products in 2024, achieving effects such as fine dust reduction, wildfire prevention, and compost utilization. Photo by Gapyeong-gun

This agricultural by-product processing project was promoted with a budget of over 100 million won to reduce fine dust emissions and prevent forest fires by disposing of branches and by-products generated during farming. The processed amount totaled approximately 2,500 tons, including 1,318 tons of apples, 1,018 tons of grapes, and 183 tons of other by-products such as perilla and chili pepper stalks. From February to December, Gapyeong-gun completed 280 by-product processing operations across 142 hectares of farmland.

The county stated that through this agricultural by-product processing support project, it significantly contributed to compost utilization, reduction of fine dust, and forest fire risks by △ revitalizing the local job economy △ prioritizing farmland processing for elderly farmers △ focusing support on farmland near mountainous areas.

Gapyeong-gun plans to invest about 100 million won again in 2025 to support agricultural by-product processing.

An official from the county said, "Agricultural by-products can be a major cause of fine dust generation and forest fires," adding, "The county will encourage active participation from farmers in processing agricultural by-products and expand resource recycling by spreading shredded materials usable as compost on farmland."

Gapyeong-gun will continue to implement various projects to protect the environment and support agriculture, striving to improve the quality of life for its residents.