The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Sejong City. [Photo by Yoo Dae-gil]
As the government conducts a comprehensive survey of farmland, newly registered leased farmland has increased by 46% compared to last year.
On June 11, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs reported this increase during a meeting led by Minister Song Mi-ryung at the administrative welfare center in Palteun-myeon, Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province.
The farmland survey aims to eradicate land speculation and establish a data-driven farmland management system. Since May 18, detailed investigations have been underway across 17 cities and provinces, 227 districts, and 4,273 towns and villages nationwide. The process involves verifying basic information using administrative data and aerial photographs and classifying areas for in-depth investigation.
The ministry has completed regional training for 2,519 officials responsible for farmland management in towns and villages and is also conducting mobile training for farmland surveyors.
In conjunction with the survey, a special maintenance period for normalizing farmland leasing is being implemented until next month. This initiative addresses issues arising from the practice of verbal leasing agreements, which have made it difficult to identify actual cultivators. The goal is to transition as many agreements as possible to written contracts.
From May 18 to June 2, the number of newly registered leasing contracts reached 16,797, marking a 46% increase compared to the same period last year. Additionally, from May 18 to June 9, the number of new leasing contracts established through the Farmland Bank rose by 61% year-on-year.
The Korea Rural Community Corporation plans to deploy drones across Gyeonggi Province starting in August to support the comprehensive farmland survey. This initiative will focus on areas that are difficult to access, including remote islands and mountainous regions.
Minister Song stated, "I will closely monitor the progress of the farmland survey and maintain close communication with the field to provide support. I hope this survey will serve as an opportunity to eradicate land speculation and ensure farmland is properly utilized for agricultural purposes."
On June 11, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs reported this increase during a meeting led by Minister Song Mi-ryung at the administrative welfare center in Palteun-myeon, Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province.
The farmland survey aims to eradicate land speculation and establish a data-driven farmland management system. Since May 18, detailed investigations have been underway across 17 cities and provinces, 227 districts, and 4,273 towns and villages nationwide. The process involves verifying basic information using administrative data and aerial photographs and classifying areas for in-depth investigation.
The ministry has completed regional training for 2,519 officials responsible for farmland management in towns and villages and is also conducting mobile training for farmland surveyors.
In conjunction with the survey, a special maintenance period for normalizing farmland leasing is being implemented until next month. This initiative addresses issues arising from the practice of verbal leasing agreements, which have made it difficult to identify actual cultivators. The goal is to transition as many agreements as possible to written contracts.
From May 18 to June 2, the number of newly registered leasing contracts reached 16,797, marking a 46% increase compared to the same period last year. Additionally, from May 18 to June 9, the number of new leasing contracts established through the Farmland Bank rose by 61% year-on-year.
The Korea Rural Community Corporation plans to deploy drones across Gyeonggi Province starting in August to support the comprehensive farmland survey. This initiative will focus on areas that are difficult to access, including remote islands and mountainous regions.
Minister Song stated, "I will closely monitor the progress of the farmland survey and maintain close communication with the field to provide support. I hope this survey will serve as an opportunity to eradicate land speculation and ensure farmland is properly utilized for agricultural purposes."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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