Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-07-03
Agriculture minister Lin Tsung-hsien said Tuesday that measures have been taken to boost
Agriculture Minister Lin Tsung-hsien details a plan to deal with a glut of crops that is hurting farmers. (Photo by CNA)
domestic sales of local produce that are experiencing bumper harvests.
Lin said the plan is three-pronged, including helping to boost sales of 10% of the crops for exports, 10% of processed products and another 10% using direct marketing. The plan is for the sales of bananas, pineapples, onions, and garlic.
Lin said the goal is to cut down on the frequency of gluts in the next five years. Lin said this would include a complete sales information platform, adjusting regulations and tariff quotas, setting up a flagship logistics center and a regional refrigeration system.
Lin said July to October will be the harvest season for dragon fruit. He said the ministry will have an early response mechanism to avoid unusually productive months.
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