Nonghyup to Distribute 2,000 Smart Farms, Boost Rural Welfare and Workforce Support

Nonghyup, South Korea's agricultural cooperative, is launching a significant push to modernize farming and support rural communities. The organization announced it is expanding its smart farm initiative, aiming to distribute 2,000 smart farm systems. This effort is part of a broader government agricultural reform policy.

The cooperative's strategy integrates government objectives with its own projects, focusing on areas like smart agriculture, rural welfare, nurturing young farmers, and innovating agricultural product distribution. Specific initiatives include developing affordable smart farm models for smaller farms, implementing public seasonal worker programs, and launching mobile markets and rural healthcare services.

In the food industry and distribution sector, Nonghyup is working to boost the rice industry and expand online wholesale markets. The cooperative held a rally in February to reaffirm its commitment to food security and increasing rice consumption. They also conducted a rice consumption promotion campaign in Seoul in March.

These initiatives are designed to create a sustainable agricultural foundation and invigorate rural areas by focusing on practical, on-the-ground solutions.