Affected by the abnormal weather, the production of small tomatoes in the central and southern regions has been affected.

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[Reporter Yang Yuanting/Taipei Report] The climate has been abnormal in recent years. The temperature still soared above 30 degrees until the end of November this year, which also made tomatoes, melons and other crops "crazy (stop growing)", Chen Jizhong, chairman of the Council of Agriculture ( 24) stated that crops such as tomatoes, melons and fruits in the south of the central region have a large number of insane problems, which in turn lead to various diseases and insect pests. Experts have previously determined that small tomatoes will be rescued by natural disasters after being damaged by insanity. There will be a special meeting in the future Assist in identification.

The season is about to enter winter, but in the first two days, the temperature in Taiwan frequently exceeded 30 degrees, and the abnormal weather also affected crops. Tomatoes, cantaloupe and other crops suffered from large-scale madness, and farmers suffered heavy losses. Announcement of small tomatoes and other crops for natural disaster relief, but some opinions think it is controversial. Chen Jizhong attended the press conference on "promoting domestic enterprises to subscribe for domestic agricultural products". After the meeting, the media asked whether natural disaster relief was controversial. Chen Jizhong said immediately "It's never been disputed."

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Chen Jizhong pointed out that too many farmers in various districts in Taiwan have reported that this year's situation is special, and there are many heat obstacles. Although there is no typhoon this year, until now, the central and southern regions still often experience high temperatures in the 30s. In addition, they are crazy about tomatoes. The production of fruits, melons and fruits has caused a great impact, and this situation has generally occurred in the south of the central region. Therefore, experts have determined that the small tomato madness will be included in the natural disaster relief according to the regulations. There will be a special meeting to assist in the determination. He also emphasized that everything is carried out in accordance with certain procedures, and also stated that the Council of Agriculture is actively launching agricultural insurance in order to solve the plight of farmers who depend on the sky for food.

Ye Guozhen, a researcher and director of the Agricultural Biotechnology Center of the Academia Sinica, said that the climate will certainly affect the subsequent diseases of plants, especially in recent years. The climate change has exceeded the current situation that can be predicted by technology. For example, the continuous high temperature in autumn will easily cause diseases and insect pests , It will also disrupt the original growth schedule and yield of plants.