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Busan Agricultural Technology Center Adjusts Farm Machinery Rental Hours to Minimize Heatwave Damage

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The Agricultural Technology Center (hereinafter referred to as the “Center”) announced that it will adjust the operating hours for renting agricultural machinery through September 30 in response to the prolonged record-breaking heatwave. This is part of its efforts to prevent heat-related illnesses among farmers and to promote a safe farming environment.

Previously, 42 machines across 20 types, including excavators and tractors, were rented out and returned on the same day. However, the policy has now changed to allow pickup in the afternoon of the previous day and return in the afternoon of the following day.

Farmers can now check out equipment in the afternoon before their scheduled work and begin work early the next morning. After completing their tasks, they should return the machinery between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. This adjustment is expected to reduce afternoon operations during peak heat hours and, consequently, lower the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Farm machinery rentals can be made via the center’s website, mobile service, in-person visit, or phone. Detailed information is available at the center’s website (busan.amlend.kr) or by calling the Agricultural Technology Center at ☎051-970-3751.

Yu Mi-bok, Director of the Agricultural Technology Center, stated, “Adjusting the rental hours for agricultural machinery is an effective way to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses among farmers. We ask for your interest in the revised rental service.”

Guidelines for preventing heat-related illnesses during farm work include: ▲ avoid working during peak heat hours ▲ install shade structures in sunny areas ▲ take sufficient rest and eat well ▲ monitor body temperature ▲ work in groups of at least two ▲ call 119 immediately in emergencies ▲ notify others of your location ▲ follow safety alert messages.