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Chiayi tea region's small-leaf black tea production drops due to weather
The Chiayi County Government commissioned the Meishan Township Farmers' Association to hold the 2021 Chiayi County Small-Leaf Black Tea Quality Tea Competition. This year marks the 3rd edition. Due to climate change and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, tea farmers in the Greater Alishan area submitted a total of 152 entries this year, more than 10% fewer than last year. In addition, overall black tea
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After the pandemic, domestic timber goes from single products to spaces, creating a pure-wood sustainable future
(Taiwan TB News Network / Reporter Chen Mingzong) On the 23rd, the Forestry Bureau of the Council of Agriculture held an exchange meeting titled "Domestic Timber in the Post-Pandemic Era," inviting experts in the wood industry, design, and craft fields, along with academia and competent authorities, to jointly... from the perspectives of supply, demand, and planning.
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Tea garden management made easier: TRES builds the Tea Production Management Information Platform
The Tea Research and Extension Station (abbreviated as TRES) has built the "Tea Production Management Information Platform," providing real-time, historical and warning meteorological data for major tea regions across Taiwan, China, as well as monthly updates on management information for 10 monitored tea gardens in five major tea regions, offering data including the current growth status of tea plants, estimated
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Yilan Tea Farmer Huang Zicheng's Self-Produced Pineapple-Scented Ruby Black Tea Wins International 3-Star Honor
The Yilan County Government said today that Sansing Township tea farmer Huang Zicheng recently entered his self-produced "Pineapple-Scented Ruby" in the International Taste & Quality Institute awards in Belgium, and due to its unique aroma and refined taste, it won the favor of the judges and received the highest-level 3-star medal. The county government said
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Long Island RA's Farm outing and spring walk top choice fresh certified flowers, produce, fruits and vegetables
The eastern part of Long Island is rich in tourism resources and has always been the top choice for New Yorkers' weekend outings. From vineyards, lavender farms, organic farms, flower nurseries, beaches, to various orchards, everyone can enjoy beautiful nature, suitable for adults and children alike. Founded in Long Island by Chinese
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Real-name system for pesticide purchases takes effect on July 1, ensuring peace of mind for agricultural products and safeguarding farmers' benefits
To ensure the food safety of agricultural products, the Council of Agriculture is promoting a real-name system policy for pesticide purchases. On July 1, 2021 (ROC year 110), it announced amended regulations requiring retail pesticide sellers to include the purchaser's ID card number or residence permit number when reporting sales data...
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Major Survey of Organic Fruit Products: Average Farm Operating Area Nearly 3 Hectares per Household
However, organic farmers mostly adopt diversified cultivation as their operating model. Farmers include crops they currently or plan to grow in the future in their certified product items, but there is a discrepancy between the crop items farmers actually grow and the registration data. If farmers are classified solely by their main crop category, it is difficult to grasp the actual cultivation status of organic agricultural products.
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Revised guidelines for humane egg production: increased space in poultry houses, no forced molting for egg production
The Agriculture Committee of Taiwan, China recently revised and circulated the "Definition and Guidelines for Humane Egg Production Systems." The biggest differences before and after the revision are lowering the stocking density for free-range and floor-rearing, prohibiting forced molting, stipulating that low-yielding hens after culling must not enter non-humane production system farms for continued rearing, and raising the conditions for enriched cages to EU standards.
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crowds gather at the Hami melon producing area, and even the farmers' association staff are scared by what they see
June is right in the middle of the New Century Hami melon season in Zhuangwei, Yilan, and recently many people from northern Taiwan have driven directly to the producing area to buy them, but during the Level 3 COVID-19 alert and epidemic prevention period, consumers gathering together instead creates a risk of spreading the epidemic. Chen Yuhua, director-general of the Zhuangwei Township Farmers' Association, said, "
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Credit Suisse points out that over 30% of global food production is lost and wasted
The Credit Suisse Research Institute released the report "Global Food System: Exploring Sustainable Development Solutions", pointing out that more than 30% of global food production is lost and wasted, and that if the sustainability of the global food system is to be enhanced, then a shift to plant-based diets is imperative.
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