Jindo County begins the first purchase of public reserve rice for the 2025 crop in South Jeolla Province.

Jindo County (Mayor Kim Heesu) opened the first chapter of the public rice reserve purchase for the 2025 crop by starting the procurement of dried rice in Gunnae-myeon last month 30. The procurement event was attended by 50 local farmers along with the director of the Jindo Agricultural Technology Center, the head of the Agricultural Support Division, the head of the Jeonnam Office of the National Agro-Food Quality Management Service, and the head of the Jindo Office. This year's procurement varieties are 'Saecheongnu' and 'Gangdaechan', and the purchase proceeded after quality inspection by the National Agro-Food Quality Management Service. Jindo County has recorded the top rate in 'Gwangju and Jeonnam' for two consecutive years since 2023, and this year aims to achieve 'three consecutive years of first place' with a total of 253,217 of dried rice, eco-friendly rice, and powdered rice.

For the third consecutive year, Jindo County aims to challenge for the top rate in Gwangju and Jeonnam. Last month, on the 30th, Jindo County began purchasing 2025 rice for public reserves in Gunnae-myeon, opening the first door to public rice purchases. The purchase involved 50 local farmers and officials from related organizations, including the director of the Jindo Agricultural Technology Center, the head of the Agricultural Support Division, the Jeonnam Support Director of the National Agro-Food Quality Management Service, and the Jindo Office Director. This year's purchased varieties are 'Saecheongnu' and 'Gangdaechan', and the purchase proceeded after quality inspection by the National Agro-Food Quality Management Service. Jindo County has recorded the top rate in 'Gwangju and Jeonnam' for two consecutive years since 2023, and this year aims to achieve the top rate for three consecutive years. The county plans to sequentially purchase a total of 253,217 bags (40 kg per bag) ...