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Samcheok opens smart farm for young farmers
The city of Samcheok in South Korea has opened a leased smart farm to help young people start farming.
The site covers 5.9 hectares and has three advanced greenhouses for strawberries, cucumbers and tomatoes.
Nine teams, with 26 young farmers in total, are associated with the farm, while selection for the cucumber and tomato areas is still under way and strawberry places will be advertised in 2027.
The project was built to help address an ageing farm workforce and a decline in rural workers by giving young farmers access to smart-farming technology and growing experience.
Farmers can rent space for three years, with a maximum term of six, reducing the need for large initial investments.
The city expects the farm to support young farmers’ settlement in the area and strengthen local agriculture.
Nearby rental homes and a shared facility are being built, with residents expected to move in next March.
Samcheok completed a smart farm for young farmers on November 10 and began operating it.
The project includes three advanced greenhouses for strawberries, cucumbers and tomatoes on a 5.9-hectare site.
The city says 9 teams comprising 26 young farmers are set to take part.
The greenhouses cover about 4 hectares, and the project cost 25 billion won.
Farmers can rent facilities for three years initially, with the term extendable to six years.
- Who
- Samcheok City and young farmers. Nine teams comprising 26 people are set to take part.
- What
- The city completed and opened a rental smart farm with greenhouses for strawberries, cucumbers and tomatoes.
- When
- It was completed and began operating on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Samcheok, Gangwon Province, South Korea.
- Why
- To reduce young farmers’ initial investment burden, support their stable entry into farming and help them gain smart-farming skills and cultivation experience.
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Samcheok began the project, investing a total of 25 billion won.
The smart farm was completed and began operating.
The city aims to have 28 rental homes and a shared community facility ready for occupancy.
The city plans to recruit tenants separately for the strawberry cultivation facilities.
- Site
- 5.9 hectares
- Greenhouse area
- About 4 hectares
- Project cost
- 25 billion won
- Participants
- 9 teams; 26 young farmers
- Lease term
- 3 years initially; up to 6 years
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We will continue to lead the development of sustainable agriculture in Samcheok by fostering young farmers and expanding smart agriculture.