Further call from Kim Jong Il for changes in North Korean agriculture

Kim Jong Il on Thursday reiterated that solving the food crisis is the country's priority and called for history-making changes in agriculture.

While inspecting farms in North Phyongan province, Kim called on the people to support agriculture and make the countryside civilized, self-sufficient and equipped with modern technology, the official Rodong Sinmun daily reported.

A management system based on modern technology should be set up,in order to increase production, he said.

It was the second time in two months that Kim stressed efforts should be made to feed the people.

[Source:Xinhua]