Month: July 2024

The Jeonnam Food Export Association promotes the competitiveness of regional agricultural and fishery products in the global market. An event sponsored by Jeollanam-do Province was held in Naju on July 12, with over 80 participants, including local officials and export companies, in attendance.

The programs included:

• Analysis of sales trends and successful products in the U.S.,

• Training on export customs procedures,

• Introduction to a food fair in China,

• Information on launching in the U.S. online market.

Trends in convenience and health, as well as success stories such as frozen kimbap, attracted particular interest.

Special consultations for export companies were also offered. Chairman Han Mun-chul stressed the need for successful export activities despite economic challenges. The province actively supports the development of export companies in the agricultural and fishery sectors.

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Jeollanam-do Province has announced a new vision for the future of eco-friendly agriculture, focusing on “low-carbon and regenerative organic farming.” This vision was presented on July 5 during an event at the Kim Dae-jung Auditorium, attended by approximately 900 eco-friendly farmers.

The new vision includes three main strategies:

1. Regenerative Organic Farming: This strategy goes beyond merely obtaining organic certifications. It aims to protect the soil and animals and improve the lives of farmers and all living beings. The goal is to revitalize the soil through increased organic matter, which helps sequester carbon, ultimately contributing to climate change mitigation.

2. Eco-Friendly Agriculture of the Future: This strategy involves diversifying the production of eco-friendly agricultural products and developing high-value organic foods using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), agritech, and smart farming. This approach aims to create an attractive environment for young future farmers.

3. Low-Carbon Agricultural Technologies: This involves reducing the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and energy throughout the entire production process to lower greenhouse gas emissions. This strategy aims to reduce production costs and increase the competitiveness of Jeollanam-do’s agriculture in national and international markets.

The vision will be detailed in the “5th Six-Year Plan for the Promotion of Eco-Friendly Agriculture (2025-2030),” which is currently being developed. Governor Kim Young-rok emphasized that Jeollanam-do will continue to be promoted as a leading area in organic farming, extending its reach from Korea to the world.

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