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MOA assures Taiwan’s rice stocks last seven months
Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture assures food security with a wartime plan, highlighting rice stocks for seven months and self-sufficient vegetable supplies.
2024/10/23 14:29
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MOA says impact of China’s tariff policy change manageable
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture responds to China’s decision to end tariff exemptions for 34 Taiwanese agricultural products, aiming to mitigate impact and diversify export markets.
2024/09/19 10:18
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Taiwan to mandate cat registration starting August 2025
Starting August 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture will mandate cat registration to enhance management, with fines for non-compliance. The move aims to safeguard pets, with microchipping at a nominal fee. This follows a significant rise in pet ownership.
2024/08/26 15:31
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New measures for youth home loans announced by MOA
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture is enhancing its loan process for young homebuyers, including stricter pre-loan reviews and a self-residency commitment, to prevent misuse and ensure benefits reach the intended recipients.
2024/07/01 17:52
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Tree sparrow population under 2,000, says Taiwan agency
Discover the efforts to save Taiwan’s endangered Tree Sparrow, with a population under 2,000. Learn about the threats they face and the conservation strategies in place by the MOA and KMU.
2024/07/01 10:39
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MOA: No scientific basis for animal communicators
Discover why Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture rejects animal communicators as a legitimate profession, citing a lack of scientific evidence. Learn about the plans to regulate this controversial field amidst the country’s booming pet industry.
2024/06/14 15:16
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MOA to launch voucher program to boost Hualien’s economy
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to revitalize Hualien’s tourism and agriculture with a NT$183 million voucher program starting July 1, following a recent earthquake.
2024/05/15 12:05
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Taiwan to destroy 2.2 million expired eggs by April 19
Acting Minister Chen announces destruction of 2.2 million expired eggs by April 19; costs and process to be disclosed on MOA website.
2024/04/17 17:18
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Taiwan legislators urge clear labeling for ’fresh milk’
Legislators at the Legislative Yuan are demanding that the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) clearly define "fresh milk" to differentiate between imported milk and domestically-produced fresh milk in order to protect local dairy farmers. This demand comes as the 10-year anniversary of the economic cooperation agreement known as ANZTEC between New Zealand and Taiwan approaches, which will bring about a zero-tariff policy by 2025. The MOA has committed to collaborating with the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) to discuss the criteria for defining ’fresh milk.’ Proposals suggest establishing a clear distinction between domestic raw milk and imported liquid milk to ensure stability in contracts between dairy farmers and milk product manufacturers. It is argued that due to high-temperature sterilization and long-distance transportation, imported milk products should be categorized differently from fresh milk produced and stocked within Taiwan. The Acting Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih stated that the storage period and processing issues for ’fresh milk’ will be discussed in consultation with the MOHW, and milk labels will be revised to emphasize "Taiwan fresh milk" for market segmentation, preserving the label exclusively for domestically produced fresh milk. Currently, the national definition of "fresh milk" refers to raw cow’s milk processed with heating, sterilization, and refrigeration for consumption without specifying a shelf life.
2023/11/29 14:17
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Quarantine key to protecting Taiwan’s pork: MOA
Learn about Taiwan’s pig farming industry, which involves over 3 million people and has an annual value exceeding NT$150 billion. Acting Minister of Agriculture Chen Junne-jih emphasizes the importance of quarantine stations to protect the industry and prevent the spread of African swine fever. With over 5,000 pig farms operating in Taiwan, the industry contributes significantly to the economy. Chen’s comments came after the implementation of manual inspection stations at Taoyuan International Airport caused a decline in its Skytrax ranking.
2023/11/22 15:10
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MOA to reward catering industry serving healthy vegetables
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) in Taiwan has announced that starting in January next year, food service businesses will only receive rewards up to NT $14 per serving if they agree to use organic or traceable agricultural products for 12 varieties of fast-growing vegetables, including bok choy and water spinach. However, the catering industry has expressed concerns about potential price increases during typhoon seasons or cold weather, which could make certified and organic products even more expensive. In response, MOA officials have confirmed that subsidies will be offered to mitigate the impact of vegetable price hikes, with school lunch allowances per serving potentially increasing from NT $3.5 to NT$10, and remote schools eligible for an allowance of up to NT $14 per serving. Chen Mig-hsin, Director of Taiwan’s Food Catering Association, has called for the approval of integrating QR-code usage for verified products during natural disasters, emphasizing the need for additional reward systems to better prepare domestic food suppliers for weather disturbances. Agriculture and Food Agency (AFA) Deputy Director Su Mao-hsiang has acknowledged the efforts made by catering businesses to support the MOA’s goals of promoting healthy and affordable school lunches. Currently, over half of the 3,800 tons of vegetables purchased weekly are organic and traceable products, and Su anticipates that the expanded purchase of healthy agricultural foods will further incentivize farmers to produce them.
2023/11/16 19:50
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No charges against influencer who faked death threats: MOA
The Ministry of Agriculture in Taiwan has decided not to press charges against a Facebook influencer, Lin Yu-hung, who fabricated death threats related to the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) egg import scandal. Investigations revealed that the incident was self-orchestrated, with assistance from a worker of the Kuomintang (KMT) party. While no legal action will be taken, ongoing investigations are being conducted.
2023/10/03 16:43