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Taking on Climate Challenges Together! International Experts Come to See Taitung’s Agriculture Industry

2024-05-30
In response to the impact climate change has had on the fruit industry, the Taitung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station (TTDARES) of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and Pacific Region (FFTC), and the Fengshan Tropical Horticultural Experiment Branch of the Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute (TARI Fengshan) jointly held the 2024 DFNet Field Trip and Forum from May 29 to 30, 2024, which was also attended by representatives from the International Cooperation and Development Fund among the total of 71 experts and distinguished guests from 18 countries. Participants visited farms to see disaster-prevention measures in fruit orchards, a citrus nursery, and smart farming and black bug control for rice. During the forum, experts from various countries shared suggestions and what they have done with their fruit trees to cope with climate change. The enthusiastic engagement of participants strengthened Taitung’s agricultural connection to the global community and established a solid foundation for future international collaboration. 

TTDARES Director Chen Hsin-yen gives an address at the opening.　FFTC Director Chang Su-san gives an address at the opening.　TARI Fengshan Director Lee Wen-li gives an address at the opening.　Researchers from various countries at a ta-mu sugar apple orchard in Taitung.　Researchers from various countries at an atemoya orchard in Taitung.　Researchers from various countries learn about the production process of citrus seedlings in Taitung.　Group photo at the end of the field survey, where experts and researchers engaged in lively exchange.　Group photo at the end of the forum, where 71 experts and researchers from 18 countries enthusiastically interacted.

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