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Developments in 2008 -- 5/27/2010At a Glance ．Agriculture for All Citizens Movement ．Agricultural tourism takes off ．Technology transfers multiply A variety of climatic zones, rich soil and dedicated farmers combine to make Taiwan an agricultural marvel. Virtually any k...... Agriculture for All Citizens Movement -- 5/27/2010The new administration under President Ma Ying-jeou took office on May 20, 2008 and began right away to implement agriculture policies that will allow the ROC to enter the second decade of the 21st century from a position of strength. The Agriculture ...... Sectors -- 5/27/2010Floriculture Taiwan’s climate is suited to growing a large spectrum of flower species, and with the development of sophisticated cultivation techniques, floriculture has been flourishing in recent years. In 2008, total flower production amounted to NT...... The WTO -- 5/27/2010To maximize the export opportunities created by Taiwan’s WTO accession, the COA launched two three-year projects, one in 2004 and the other in 2007, to market Taiwan’s agricultural products abroad. The projects involved participating in international food...... Agricultural Tourism -- 5/27/2010As Taiwan modernizes and its farmers seek to diversify and maximize the use of their landholdings, “leisure farms” have sprung up around the island that give urbanites a taste of life in the country. These farms offer lodging, food and a host of activitie...... Food Safety -- 5/27/2010The government set up a new framework for food safety in 1994 by introducing Taiwan Good Agricultural Practice (TGAP) certification for fruits and vegetables. In 2006, TGAP was integrated into the Certified Agricultural Standards (CAS) system—now a byword...... Organic Farming -- 5/27/2010Organic farming and produce have seen a rapid growth in popularity, and in recent years, numerous organic stores and restaurants have sprung up across the country, testifying to growing public awareness of the health and environmental benefits of organic ...... Research and Development -- 5/27/2010The COA put together 10 research teams in 2008 tasked with using technology and market forces to bolster agriculture in 10 areas: floriculture, tropical fruit, seedling growth, livestock and fowl breeding, fish breeding, ornamental fish, rice, organic pro...... Agricultural Finance -- 5/27/2010In 2004, the responsibility for agricultural finance was passed from the Ministry of Finance to the COA with the establishment of the latter’s Bureau of Agricultural Finance (BOAF). The BOAF is responsible for supervising agricultural finance institutions...... |
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