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Episode Synopsis
This episode details the rice processing infrastructure and foods processing business by NACF and its member cooperatives' role from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. It describes the NACF's significant investment in building processing plants, driven by policy changes and the need to modernize rice production and distribution. The text also covers the introduction of Rice Processing Complexes (RPCs) to improve rice quality and reduce reliance on outdated methods, highlighting the challenges and eventual success of this initiative, including internal debates within the NACF regarding the RPC program. The expansion of processing facilities and the development of RPCs are presented as key aspects of a broader effort to support farmers and improve the competitiveness of Korean agriculture. Finally, the text documents the significant financial investment made in these endeavors.
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