1 Premier Cho Visits Taitung to Assess Typhoon-Hit Custard Apple and Banana Farms

Custard apple orchards in Taitung were left littered with fallen fruit after recent storms, with farmers reporting severe damage to crops meant for the Mid-Autumn Festival. On August 16, Premier Cho Jung-tai inspected custard apple and banana farms in Beinan Township, where losses are estimated at over NT$500,000. Cho said agricultural damage is still climbing but assured farmers that relief funds are available under special legislation passed after Typhoon Danas and July’s torrential rains. He pledged support for replanting, pest control, and windbreak improvements, while emphasizing the need for fast-tracked agricultural insurance payouts. The premier also thanked local governments for their swift response, which has helped deliver timely assistance to affected farmers.

2. Fisheries Agency Promotes Ghost Festival Seafood Packs on “Go Fish” Platform

With the Ghost Festival approaching, Taiwan’s Fisheries Agency is teaming up with local fishermen’s associations to promote premium domestic seafood products. Two special bundles — a snack pack (NT$399) and a canned seafood pack (NT$499) — are now available on the “Go Fish” e-commerce platform, offering consumers convenient and meaningful options for ancestral worship and seasonal gatherings. The snack pack includes six seafood-based treats such as mahi-mahi crisps, mullet biscuits, and shrimp-flavored snacks, while the canned set features mackerel, mahi-mahi floss, milkfish, squid sauce, and a bonus tuna can. Highlighting both flavor and practicality, the canned pack also serves as long-lasting emergency food. This year’s packaging design incorporates a small flag and flag slot, allowing families and businesses to personalize their offerings during festival rituals. All products are certified and available with home delivery through the platform, making it easier for consumers to support local fisheries. Purchases can also be made directly at participating fishermen’s associations. For details, visit: https://gofish.atri.org.tw/