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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.

Taiwan’s fishing industry considers legal action against Greenpeace for a documentary allegedly tarnishing its reputation by confusingly linking Taiwanese vessels to labor abuses, despite the incident involving a Chinese ship. The industry urges the Ministry of Agriculture to clarify facts, amid concerns of damaging Taiwan’s image in international trade negotiations.

Discover how late April showers have caused significant agricultural damage in Taiwan, with losses reaching NT$11.84 million. This news story covers the impact on crops like leeks, melons, and rice, and outlines the regional distribution of damages, highlighting the resilience of the agricultural sector.

Stay informed about the recent bongkrekic acid scare in Taipei involving pineapples and king oyster mushrooms. Learn how the Ministry of Agriculture reassures the public of the safety of locally grown produce and clarifies the bacteria responsible for the toxin. Understand the stringent conditions required for bongkrekic acid production and how to ensure food safety when consuming agricultural products.

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has announced that no detection of Cimbuterol, a feed additive used to promote leanness in animals, has been found in domestically-produced pork. This preliminary result dismisses concerns about the domestic pork supply being tainted with the substance. In the past, Taiwan Sugar Corporation’s pork slices were found to contain Cimbuterol, causing public concern. The Ministry of Agriculture has inspected 633 pre-market samples, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare has tested 73 post-market samples, with only one sample in Taichung city detecting Cimbuterol. The Health Ministry will strengthen random inspections for ractopamine in pork products and increase the number of annual inspections. The government will also enhance scrutiny of Cimbuterol imports and establish an expert group to assess the risk source at each link. The administration remains committed to ensuring the sanitary safety of pork products and monitoring related residues in various channels. Relevant authorities are dedicated to meeting Taiwan’s veterinary drug residue limits in foods.

Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that no traces of the drug Cimbuterol were found in TaiSugar’s frozen pork slice products. The Taichung City Government previously reported the presence of 0.002ppm of Cimbuterol in pork cuts manufactured by TaiSugar. However, the Ministry of Agriculture disputed this claim, stating that tests on both pig hair from the farm of origin and samples from the same batch of pork products were negative for beta-agonists. Wang Der-yuan, the FDA deputy director, emphasized that Cimbuterol is not approved for use in humans or animals and is primarily used as a standard sample in laboratories. The FDA conducted examinations of three samples of TaiSugar’s pork products using the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s protocol for testing veterinary drug residues, and the results showed no traces of Cimbuterol.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture is recruiting four dog handlers for its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency. The positions offer a starting salary of NT＄37,769 per month, plus an additional NT＄7,700 allowance for outstations. Handlers must have at least one year of related experience and be available for shifts and business travel. They also need a good understanding of dogs, an outgoing personality, and the ability to work independently. The positions are divided among Taipei Songshan Airport, Taoyuan International Airport, and Kinmen Shuitou Pier, with potential relocation to Kaohsiung Airport or Taichung Airport.

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.

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.

A Formosan black bear, injured at a coffee plantation in Taiwan, has been released back into the wilderness after four months of intensive care. The bear, named ＂Da qu-ali＂ after a Bunun indigenous leader, triggered a trap in July and underwent successful surgery to recover. Weighing 101 kilograms, the bear was deemed fit for reintroduction. Major wildlife conservation organizations participated in the release, which included a divine naming ceremony led by tribe chief Ho Cheng-chung. The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency used the incident to highlight the importance of wildlife conservation and encouraged local residents to create bear-friendly environments.

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.

The Taiwan Ministry of Agriculture has requested an official investigation into rumors of spoiled green eggs sold at a supermarket, even though they were still within their expiration date. Reports were filed with the Taipei City Police Department on Sept. 27, with the aim of uncovering the truth behind these allegations.

Driven by recent imported egg controversies, the increasing egg prices in Taiwan have raised concerns. Heightened demand for domestic eggs has outpaced supply, leading to historic price hikes.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education unveils amendments to address the rising issue of campus bullying. The draft emphasizes separating investigation procedures and broadening the definition of bullying. Learn more about the efforts to combat bullying in Taiwan.

The Ministry of Agriculture officially inaugurated Chen Chi-chung as its new minister on Tuesday (Aug. 1), with leading officials attending the ceremony

Executive Yuan Spokesperson Lin Tzu-lun announced on Friday (July 28) that Minister Chen Chi-chung of the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, will become the first Minister of Agriculture on Tuesday (Aug. 1).