Sancheong County Holds Policy Deliberation Council for Agriculture, Rural Areas, and Food Industry

Application for Agricultural, Forestry, Livestock, and Food Industry Projects Worth 54 Billion KRW
35 Projects in Agriculture and Rural Sectors, Among Others

Sancheong County in Gyeongnam Province will apply for 35 projects totaling 54 billion KRW for the 2026 agricultural, forestry, livestock, and food industry projects.

On the 19th, Sancheong County announced that it held the 'Agriculture, Rural, and Food Industry Policy Deliberation Committee' at the county office's main conference room.

At the committee meeting, deliberations were conducted regarding applications for the 2026 agricultural, forestry, livestock, and food industry projects.

Sancheong County Agriculture, Rural Areas and Food Industry Policy Deliberation Committee Photo

As a result of the deliberation, an application budget of 35 projects totaling 54.059 billion KRW was approved.

By sector, the breakdown is as follows: ▲ Agriculture and rural sector: 15 projects, 26.755 billion KRW ▲ Distribution and horticulture sector: 7 projects, 4.278 billion KRW ▲ Livestock sector: 4 projects, 4.381 billion KRW ▲ Forestry and mountain village sector: 5 projects, 6.366 billion KRW ▲ Agricultural production infrastructure sector: 4 projects, 12.279 billion KRW.

Through these projects, Sancheong County expects to discover new income crops and establish a foundation for producing high-quality agricultural and livestock products, thereby enhancing agricultural competitiveness.

County Governor Lee Seunghwa stated, "I hope these projects will provide significant support to farmers who are struggling due to the opening of agricultural and livestock product imports, high prices, and an aging population," and added, "We will continue to work closely with Gyeongnam Province and central government agencies to secure budgets and further strengthen agricultural competitiveness."

Meanwhile, the agricultural, forestry, livestock, and food industry projects are being promoted to improve rural structures, foster the development of agriculture and rural communities, and contribute to increasing farm household incomes.

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