Chen Jizhong said that about 1 million to 2 million eggs will be imported to Taiwan next week.

(Photo by reporter Chen Wenchan)

[Reporter Chen Wenchan/Kaohsiung Report] When will the domestic egg shortage be resolved?

Chen Jizhong, chairman of the Council of Agriculture, went south to Kaohsiung today and said that domestic egg production capacity has gradually stabilized, and will continue to use special imports to make up for the short-term shortage of eggs. Next week, 1 million to 2 million eggs will be imported to Taiwan, and the policy will continue until this year. end.

Chen Jizhong said that domestic egg production capacity has bottomed out and has gradually stabilized. Judging from the current southern weather, it is very suitable for egg production, and the bird flu epidemic has been brought under control thanks to the joint efforts of the central and local governments.

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Chen Jizhong said that farmers' domestic production will gradually stabilize, but in the process of domestic production stabilizing, there will still be a shortfall from the overall needs of the people. I thank the various ministries and committees of the Executive Yuan for their assistance. From now until the end of this year, we will continue to The short-term shortage of eggs is made up for by means of project imports.

Chen Jizhong pointed out that in addition to Japan, the United States, and Australia, which can import eggs, the project imports will include Turkey, Thailand, the Philippines, Brazil and other countries.

Chen Jizhong said that it has been confirmed that in addition to Australia’s weekly import of regular eggs, Turkey’s more than 2 million metric tons will also be imported to Taiwan by special ships, and Thailand and the Philippines are closer to Taiwan. Recently, the quarantine and health certification procedures have been completed. After that, 1 million to 2 million eggs will be imported to Taiwan next week.

Chen Jizhong thanked domestic egg farmers for their resumption and increase in breeding. According to relevant data, domestic egg production has stabilized, and he still looks forward to using domestic egg production to meet the egg supply in the domestic market.