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S. Korea to Up Self-sufficiency of Grains, Cut Carbon Emissions at Farms

S. Korea to Up Self-sufficiency of Grains, Cut Carbon Emissions at Farms

SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea unveiled its new blueprint for the agricultural industry, which centers on expanding its self-sufficiency of major grains while cutting emissions of carbon from local farms. “The disruption to global shipping amid the COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the importance of food security,” the Ministry of Agriculture, [...]

Koreans Consuming More Meat and Less Grain

Koreans Consuming More Meat and Less Grain

SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) – For the past ten years, westernized dietary patterns of Koreans have led to increased consumption of meat, while consumption of grain has decreased. The average Korean consumes more meat than individuals in neighboring countries including China and Japan, according to the Korea Times. Based on the ‘Report on a Change [...]