1. Taiwanese Orchids Display Eswatini's National Flag, Earning King's Praise for Innovative Nano-Spray Technology

His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini visited the Ministry of Agriculture’s Floriculture Innovation Park on the 11th. MOA Deputy Minister Huang Chao-chin presented him with white orchids featuring Eswatini’s national flag, created using Taiwan-developed nano-spray technology. The King praised the innovation, which showcases Taiwan’s floriculture expertise. Developed by Taiwan-based Shih Mao Agricultural Biotechnology Co., Ltd., the technology enables customized designs on orchid petals. The delegation also toured the company’s facilities and greenhouses to learn about Taiwan’s floriculture industry. Huang said Taiwan is advancing smart agriculture to address climate change and strengthen resilience, and looks forward to sharing its expertise with Eswatini. Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1968, Taiwan and Eswatini have cooperated on fruit production, tilapia aquaculture and traditional African vegetables to support local agriculture and food security. The MOA will continue sharing technology and expertise to deepen agricultural cooperation and promote sustainable development.

2. Tainan's Jiangjun Smart Seafood Processing Center Opens to Strengthen Southern Taiwan's Seafood Cold Chain

The Fisheries Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Tainan City Government jointly inaugurated the Jiangjun Smart Seafood Processing and Logistics Center on the 12th to improve seafood processing, cold-chain logistics and market stability. MOA Deputy Minister Huang Chao-chin said four additional seafood logistics centers are under construction across Taiwan to strengthen domestic supply management and seafood supply resilience amid changing international conditions. The Jiangjun center is Taiwan’s first smart seafood processing and logistics hub focused on major local aquaculture products. It features an automated cold-storage system with 756 pallet positions and an annual processing capacity of 1,000 metric tons. Key products include tilapia, hard clams, oysters, whiteleg shrimp and milkfish. Smart warehousing and modern processing equipment are expected to improve efficiency, extend product freshness and increase added value. The central and local governments will continue working together to strengthen seafood logistics, support exports and promote sustainable fisheries development.