Imsil County Accepting Applications for Government-Supplied Rice Seeds Until December 19

Five Varieties Including Haedam and Haepum
Planned Supply Volume: 74 Tons

Imsil County in North Jeolla Province will be accepting applications for the 2025 government-supplied rice seed varieties, which are provided by the National Seed Management Office, until December 19.

According to the county on November 28, this government distribution of rice seeds is being carried out to ensure stable rice production for local farmers by meeting the seed demand in the agricultural sector and by stably supplying varieties adapted to the region.

Exterior view of Imsil County Office. Provided by Imsil County

This year, five varieties of government-supplied rice seeds will be distributed in Imsil County: Sindongjin, Chamdongjin, Dongjinchal, Haedam, and Haepum. The planned supply volume is approximately 74 tons. These varieties are suitable for the local cultivation environment, and the county plans to support farmers in establishing cultivation plans tailored to the characteristics of each variety.

Seed applications can be submitted through the agricultural counseling centers in each town and township, and applications will be accepted until December 19. From February 2 next year, individual applications will be accepted for any remaining stock, and the process will end once supplies are exhausted. Any farmer in Imsil County who wishes to cultivate rice is eligible to apply.

This year's government-supplied rice seeds will be provided only as untreated seeds. Once the shipping instructions from the National Seed Management Office are completed after application, changes or cancellations regarding the variety or quantity will not be possible.

The county emphasized that farmers should carefully review their desired varieties and quantities before applying.

From January 12 to the end of March next year, the seeds will be supplied through the local agricultural cooperatives selected by the farmers at the time of application. For individually applied quantities, delivery will be made either by courier or in-person pickup after payment confirmation, starting from February next year.

County Governor Shim Min stated, "The government-supplied seeds are systematically quality-controlled, and the supply may run out early, so we urge farmers to apply as soon as possible." He added, "For varieties in high demand, we hope that farmers will secure any shortfall early through self-seeding and voluntary exchanges."