Korea’s First Legislation for Systematic Support and Promotion of Smart Farming is Presented to the National Assembly
Public Relations Division
2022.11.08
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□ Legislation draft “Act on Nurturing and Promoting Smart Farming” was approved at the Cabinet meeting on November 8, 2022. * Inquiry of opinions (February 10 ~ 24, 2021.), Notice of legislation (April 27 ~ June 7, 2021), Review of the Ministry of Government Legislation (November 1, 2022) Approval at the Cabinet (November 8, 2022) ㅇ After approval at the Cabinet meeting, the legislation is expected to build an institutional foundation for nurturing and promoting smart farming with comprehensive and systematic support. ㅇ By enhancing productivity and competitiveness in the agriculture industry, the spread of smart farming is expected to overcome challenges faced by agriculture such as climate change, aging rural population, etc. * Announced “Plan for Agriculture Innovation by Promoting Smart Farming (October 5, 2022)” on the occasion of the 11th Emergency Meeting on Economic Affairs
□ (The Legislation mainly consists of) 5 chapters and 25 articles. ㅇ Chapter I General Provisions (Purpose, definitions, responsibilities of state and local governments) ㅇChapter II Fosterage and Support ( Establishment of action plan (Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Mayors/Do Governors), support centers, etc.) ㅇ Chapter III Development of (Training institution, technology development, data platform, designation of complex, etc.) ㅇ Chapter IV Promotion and Dissemination (Designation of areas for promoting smart farming, promotion of the service industry, international cooperation/export support, etc.) ㅇ Chapter V Supplementary Provisions (Special cases of the “Public Property and Commodity Management Act” , etc.)