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400,000 tons of public reserves rice
Inspection begins in Pocheon
D-54 Deadline December 31 · Deadline for completion of bagged rice purchase inspection
In short
The government will begin inspection to purchase 400,000 tons of public reserve rice harvested this year.
Starting from the 23rd, bagged rice will be inspected at approximately 3,000 locations nationwide, beginning in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province.
Bagged rice (rice packed in bags) and loose grain rice (shipped as-is) will be divided and inspected using different methods respectively.
Key facts
| When | Bagged rice inspection will be conducted from the 23rd through December 31st. |
|---|---|
| Where | It will be implemented at approximately 3,000 inspection sites nationwide, starting in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province. |
| Who | The National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service (NAQS) will oversee the inspection. |
| How | NAQS will inspect 280,000 tons of bagged rice through over 130 offices, and private inspectors will inspect 120,000 tons of loose grain rice. |
What it means for me
Rice farming households can sell rice at different prices depending on the inspection grade.
Rice farming households must prepare shipments according to the inspection schedule for bagged rice and loose grain rice.
