Agriculture Headlines （December 1st,2023- December 7th,2023）
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1.Youth studying in Taiwan from 11 countries advocated for regional sustainable agricultural development
To deepen the understanding of the diverse values of agriculture among the new generation of international youth in Taiwan, the Ministry of Agriculture successfully organized a series of five events titled "Linking Taiwan’s Agriculture to New Areas" from November 4 to December 2, 2023, attracting over a hundred elite students from diverse disciplines and agricultural backgrounds from 11 countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, and Singapore. They visited 11 high-quality agricultural enterprises in Taiwan, and expressed high acclaim for Taiwan's agriculture!
2.Pet owners spend big each year: survey
A survey commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture（MOA）found that pet owners in Taiwan spend an average of NT$28,081 (US$892.16) annually on their pets. The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), which conducted the survey, predicted that the number of pets in Taiwan would exceed the number of dependent children by 2027, and that the market for pet-related products and services would continue to grow annually. Of the costs related to pet ownership, the main expenditure is food, which accounts for 41 percent. That is followed by medical treatment and checkups, accounting for 16 percent, and grooming, which accounts for 10 percent, according to the results of the survey, — which were released during an international pet forum on December 1stin Taipei.
3.Taiwan lists key technologies in agriculture to face stringent controls
Taiwan's top science agency unveiled a set of key technologies on Tuesday that will be subject to heightened controls to prevent technology leaks and bolster industrial competitiveness. The 22 key technologies cover five industries: agriculture, defense, aerospace, semiconductors and ICT (information and communications technology), the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) said in a press release. The agency said agricultural technology features on the list because of its connection to food security and the economy.