CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Act is to contribute to promoting the advancement of agricultural areas, and the development of the State, by providing matters concerning such research and development, and distribution of science and technology, guidance to agricultural communities, education and training, and international cooperation as are related to agriculture, farmers, and agricultural communities, in order to promote the development of agriculture, which is the basic industry of the State, the improvement of the welfare of farmers, and the efficient utilization of resources of agricultural communities.
Article 2(Definitions) #
The terms used in this Act are defined as follows: <Amended on Jan. 2, 2024>
1. The term "projects for promoting agricultural community development" means projects designed for research and development, guidance to agricultural communities, education and training, and international cooperation, which are implemented by the Administrator of Rural Development Administration and the head of a local government in relation to agriculture, farmers and agricultural communities;
2. The term "projects for research and development" means projects designed for producing the outcomes, such as new theories and knowledge, through research and development of scientific technologies related to agriculture, farmers and agricultural communities, and for which any of the following tasks are conducted:
a. Investigations and researches for the stable securement of food resources;
b. Development of varieties, and the collection, preservation and utilization of agricultural genetic resources, as well as investigations and researches related thereto;
c. Investigations and researches regarding: 1) the productivity improvement and safety control of agricultural and livestock products, and agricultural foods; and 2) the management after harvest, processing and use, and added value increase thereof;
d. Investigations and researches regarding agriculture and the maintenance and preservation of agricultural environment;
e. Investigations and research regarding: 1) agriculture and the living environment of agricultural communities; 2) preservation of culture; and 3) current situations of women farmers;