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Impact of Agricultural Activities on Air Pollutant Concentrations in Rural Areas

농촌 지역에서 농업 활동이 대기오염물질 농도에 미치는 영향

Byungwook Oha
,
Ilhwan Seob†
,
Jinho Kimc
,
Sungchang Hongd
,
Minwook Kime
,
Hungsoo Joof
,
Kiyeon Kimg
오 병욱a
,
서 일환b†
,
김 진호c
,
홍 성창d
,
김 민욱e
,
주 흥수f
,
김 기연g
aPost Doctoral Researcher, Climate Change Assessment Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences
bAssociate Professor, Department of Rural Construction Engineering, Jeonbuk National University
cSenior Researcher, Climate Change Assessment Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences
dResearcher, Climate Change Assessment Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences
eResearcher, Climate Change Assessment Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences
fAssistant Professor, Department of Environmental Energy Engineering, Anyang University
gAssociate Professor, Department of Safety Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology
†Corresponding author Tel.: +82-63-270-2520, Fax: +82-63-270-2517 E-mail: ihseo@jbnu.ac.kr
2025. pp. 31-40
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Abstract

This study examined the impact of agricultural activities on air quality in rural areas by monitoring air pollutant concentrations in different types of farmland, including paddy fields and upland areas. Real-time air quality monitoring stations were installed at eight rural sites to continuously measure concentrations of particulate matter (PM-10, PM-2.5), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SO2), and ammonia (NH3). The results revealed that air pollutant levels increased significantly during periods of active farming. For example, PM-10 and PM-2.5 concentrations were 2.3 and 1.5 times higher, respectively, compared to non-farming periods. Likewise, NOx and NH3 concentrations rose substantially during agricultural operations. These increases are attributable to mechanical activities such as tilling and harvesting, as well as chemical applications including the use of fertilizers and pesticides. The findings highlight the necessity of developing differentiated air quality management strategies that reflect the specific characteristics of agricultural practices.

Keywords
Atmospheric environment
cultivation activities
farming area
real-time monitoring
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  • Publisher :The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국농공학회
  • Journal Title :Journal of Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국농공학회논문집
  • Volume : 67
  • No :5
  • Pages :31-40
  • Received Date : 2025-05-03
  • Revised Date : 2025-07-11
  • Accepted Date : 2025-07-15
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.5389/KSAE.2025.67.5.031
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