Cai Peihui (left), candidate for the by-election of legislators in Nantou 2nd constituency, and Chen Jizhong, chairman of the Council of Agriculture (middle), had a discussion with local youth farmers.

(Photo by reporter Tong Zhenguo)

[Reporter Tong Zhenguo/Nantou Report] Cai Peihui, a candidate for the by-election of the Legislative Council of Nantou County’s 2nd constituency, invited Chen Jizhong, the chairman of the Council of Agriculture, to Zhongxing New Village, Nantou City, to have a discussion with the local young farmers. Chen Jizhong promised that the Council of Agriculture would fully assist the farmers Accelerate the promotion of food and agricultural education, improve agricultural infrastructure, and product processing and marketing, so that the policy of building Taiwan's resilient agriculture will be fully implemented in Nantou.

In recent years, young people have returned to their hometowns to work in agriculture, but they are also facing challenges from climate change, food and agriculture education, sustainable environment, product processing and marketing, etc. Legislative candidate Cai Peihui and Chairman of the Council of Agriculture Chen Jizhong especially in ZTE this morning Xincun had discussions with more than 10 farmers from villages and towns such as Mingjian, Lugu, and Jiji.

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Zhu Yizhen, a young entrepreneur, said that the industry wants to cooperate with and implement low-carbon tourism and sustainable environment in food and agriculture education, so as to promote green procurement and responsibility fulfillment to enterprises. However, relevant low-carbon certification is required, but there is currently no counseling institution available. , and the certification fee is not close to the people, and ordinary farmers and shopkeepers cannot afford it.

Mingjian township tea farmers Cai Yuhan and Li Kunzhou also voted in the guide. Mingjian is the largest tea producing area in Taiwan, but it gives people the stereotyped impression of bulk commercial tea. In recent years, tea farmers have invested in making exquisite tea, and they have also done a good job of traceability and matching through production and sales history. Small trips in the local area require relevant training courses and well-planned supporting itineraries provided by the tea reform field. In addition, there has been drought and water shortage in recent years. Dry irrigation in the famous Baguashan highlands is still being promoted. Farmers need 25 to 29 yuan to buy water per degree. It is also a heavy burden.

Wu Baihuang, a farmer who successfully transitioned to planting red and white pitaya, said that the cost of planting is high, including the cost of agricultural facilities for 1 hectare at least one million yuan, and the electricity bill for a 3 hectare orchard will cost more than 300,000 yuan in half a year. and other materials to help farmers reduce production costs.

Cai Peihui pleaded for the farmers on the spot, hoping that the Agricultural Committee's subsidy for small and medium-sized agricultural machinery will be included in the lighting facility project, and she hopes to actively assist local governments in promoting food and agriculture education, as well as relevant certification mechanisms such as ESG low-carbon sustainability, production and sales history, and at the same time assist different industries Form strategic alliances to drive growth.

Chen Jizhong pointed out that two years ago, the Agricultural Science and Technology Research Institute was requested to establish a local verification institution, and relevant preparations have been made. It is expected that it will be established next year to assist farmers and business operators in verification. Many areas in Nantou are also good food and agriculture education bases. The committee can serve as a platform for farmers and consumers, for example, use the existing resources of tea reforming companies to design related tea making courses, or help promote the establishment of farmers' markets through counseling.

Chen Jizhong emphasized that strengthening agricultural infrastructure is an indispensable part of strong agriculture. In addition to assisting Mingjian, Puli and other highlands to irrigate water sources, we must also strengthen subsidies for automated machinery and equipment, and include energy-saving lighting materials. This year, market prices will be used to give farmers 3 As for the agricultural product traceability subsidy measures, most farmers report that the practice of paying the full amount first and then refunding part of the money is not convenient and friendly to the people, and the Council of Agriculture will also try to adjust it.

Cai Peihui (left) pleaded for the farmers in the discussion, hoping that the Council of Agriculture will help promote food and agriculture education, agricultural infrastructure construction, and strengthen the processing and marketing of agricultural products.

(Photo by reporter Tong Zhenguo)