Daejeon, South Korea – The Daejeon Agricultural Technology Center has announced a new program to support local farmers by providing crop residue shredding services. The program, which will run from February 10 to March 21, aims to reduce the risk of wildfires, minimize air pollution, and alleviate the workload of farmers.

Crop residue, such as corn stalks, sesame stalks, and fruit tree branches, often accumulates after harvesting. Traditionally, farmers have burned this waste, contributing to air pollution and increasing the risk of wildfires. The new program offers a more environmentally friendly and efficient solution by providing free shredding services.

Farmers interested in participating in the program can call the Daejeon Agricultural Technology Center's Crop Environment Team at 042-270-6943 from January 2 to January 31. Shredding services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis and will be scheduled to accommodate each farmer's individual needs.

“Burning crop residue can lead to air pollution and wildfires, so we encourage farmers to take advantage of our shredding services,” said Lee Hyo-suk, director of the Daejeon Agricultural Technology Center. “We will continue to develop various support programs to assist farmers in their agricultural activities.”

In addition to providing shredding services, the Daejeon Agricultural Technology Center plans to actively promote the program and raise awareness about the importance of proper crop residue management. The center will also work to educate farmers about the environmental benefits of shredding and the dangers of burning crop residue.