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Sweet-Smelling Chrysanthemums:TTDARES Holds “New Methods for Chrysanthemum Growing and Pest Management Demonstration” to Teach Healthy, Safe, Non-Pesticide Control Techniques

2014-12-15

In an effort to promote non-pesticide control techniques in the growing of chrysanthemums and to provide training on equipment changes related to chrysanthemum growing, the Taitung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station of the Executive Yuan’s Council of Agriculture (TTDARES) held the “New Methods of Chrysanthemum Growing and Pest Management Demonstration” in Zhiben of Taitung City on the morning of December 3. Equipment used in the cultivation of betel leaves along with existing irrigation and windbreak equipment were combined with existing sprinkler and fertigation equipment so as to better control drainage in the fields. As for pest control, a demonstration was given on the use of non-pesticide agents such as castor oil, camphor oil, Bacillus subtilis, and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria. These measures will guarantee output while enhancing the quality of crops without the use of any agrochemicals. In comparison with traditional methods, these new methods save on labor, better guarantee output, and prevent the issue of pesticide residue. The TTDARES expects the new methods of cultivation introduced at the event to help growers produce substantial outputs of excellent-quality chrysanthemums.

TTDARES Director Chen Hsin-yen hosts “New Methods for Chrysanthemum Growing and Pest Management Demonstration”. Assistant researcher shows growers how to use pest-control agent dilution conversion table. Non-agrochemical pest-control agents were on display, and instructions were given on proper use.

Assistant researcher explains the effects of non-agrochemical pest-control for chrysanthemums. Farmers share their thoughts on the event.

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