Namyangju City Holds Rice Planting Demonstration Ceremony Wishing for a Bountiful Harvest

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Namyangju City held a rice planting demonstration ceremony on the 23rd at a joint learning field operated by the Wabu-eup Rural Leaders Association (President Lee Woo-young).

The event, held to pray for a bountiful harvest through timely rice planting and to strengthen communication with farmers, was attended by around 60 people including Mayor Ju Gwang-deok and members of the Rural Leaders Association, and proceeded with rice planting work and demonstration, followed by a communication meeting.

The rice planting demonstration took place at the 3,400㎡ joint learning field in Dogok-ri, where Samgwang rice is being cultivated. Mayor Ju personally drove a riding rice transplanter to participate in planting seedlings.

Subsequently, Mayor Ju held a meeting with members of the Rural Leaders Association to hear voices from the agricultural field.

Members proposed expanded support for agricultural organization development and revitalization of rural guidance projects. In response, Mayor Ju stated, "I will actively reflect the voices from the field to establish effective policies," and promised, "I will direct relevant department officials to carefully review farmers' requests and quickly prepare support measures."

Lee Woo-young, chairman of the Wabu-eup Rural Leaders Association, said, "The joint learning field rice planting is more than simple farm work; it is a precious time for local farmers to share farming techniques and establish a foundation for cooperation," adding "The rice harvested here will be used to help disadvantaged neighbors, including elderly people living alone."

Mayor Ju Gwang-deok said, "I hope this year will be a bountiful harvest where all farmers can smile," and emphasized, "Since agriculture is a vital industry and our roots, we will continue to pursue practical rural guidance projects centered on the field going forward."