This study was carried out in order to provide a scientific model for agricultural development according to the suggested zoning of Asan County. Data was collected through references issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Chung Cho...
This study was carried out in order to provide a scientific model for agricultural development according to the suggested zoning of Asan County. Data was collected through references issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Chung Chong-Namdo, Asankun, etc and as well as discussions with officials of municipalities, county of Asan and farm leaders.
The core results obtained were as follows:
1) West Paddy Fields : To specialize rice farming and establish mechanized rice centers.
2) West Horticulture/Dairy Farming Area and North-East Fruits/Dairy Farming Area : To enhance productivity through technology innovation and strengthen bargaining power of producers.
3) Mid-East Urban Farming Area : To foster organic or sustainable agriculture to provide pollution free vegetables.
4) South Hilly Area : To set up green tourism with production of healthy food.
However, the followings were recommended for further study :
1) More detailed planning in terms of financial aspect should be followed.
2) Onyang-shi should be included in the planning from 1995 onwards.