Gyeongbuk Convention Unites Over 20,000 Future Farmers
Bonghwa, Thursday, 14 August 2025.
The 18th Gyeongbuk Province Successor Farmer Management Convention focused on uniting future agricultural leaders, overcoming recent challenges like wildfires, and fostering innovation among 20,000 attendees.
Resilience in Agricultural Leadership
The 18th Gyeongbuk Province Successor Farmer Management Convention, held from August 7 to 9 in Bonghwa-eup, was a significant event that united more than 20,000 future agricultural leaders. The convention, organized by the Korea Future Farmers Association Gyeongbuk Chapter, emphasized the resilience of the farming community in the face of recent challenges, such as the devastating wildfires that hit the region earlier this year [1].
Focus on Agricultural Innovation
The convention, themed ‘Hope from the Soil, the Future of Agriculture, the Korean Peasants League of Gyeongbuk’, underscored the importance of fostering innovation in agriculture. Attendees, including key governmental and organizational figures, discussed strategies to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience, such as improving budget allocations for agriculture and fostering young farmers [1][2].
Tackling Environmental Challenges
In addition to promoting agricultural innovation, the convention addressed pressing environmental issues. The discussions highlighted how smart agriculture technology, including South Korea’s advanced smart farms, could lead to more sustainable farming practices and reduce the environmental impact of traditional agricultural methods. Such innovations are crucial in mitigating the effects of climate change, which has increasingly affected farming viability worldwide [3].
Global Reach of Korean Agricultural Innovations
The advancements in Korean agricultural technology were not only a focal point of local discussions but also of international interest. Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, alongside KOTRA, conducted the ‘2025 K-Smart Farm Roadshow’ in Melbourne, Australia. This international effort was designed to showcase Korean smart farms’ capabilities to a broader audience, demonstrating how such innovations could effectively meet global agricultural challenges [4].