Expert Stories
Growing Top-quality Dragon Fruit with Good Intentions: An Interview with Dragon Fruit Expert Fan Chen-Ching
Dragon fruit, the fruit of a cactus, originates from regions around Brazil and Mexico. The Dutch introduced it to Taiwan in 1645. The fruit set of varieties at the time was low, and fruits of the varieties were small and inedible,
Kun-Fong Kuo, Director of Taoyuan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station
The Taoyuan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station (TYDARES) has been assisting farmers in solving operational problems, with investment in technological innovation
In Pursuit of Co-existence, Mutual Prosperity and Common Good Chiu Kuan-Chun of Tao-city Veg.agricultural Production Cooperative
Located in Ba-De District of Taoyuan City, the Chiu family's vegetable garden has been passed down through three generations. In March 2007, Chiu Kuan-Chun returned to his hometown for a career in farming
Blissful Essence from the Land: Interview with Shen Shih-Cheng, the "Avocado Maestro"
Shen Shih-Cheng, the head of the local production and marketing group, is hailed as the "Avocado Maestro." His avocados not only enjoy popularity locally but have also been showcased at food exhibitions in Hong Kong.