Promote Organic Agriculture for sustainable development of agriculture

Organic farming is an industry that emphasizes production, living and ecological characteristics, and is the most environmentally friendly farming method. It not only produces safe and high-quality agricultural products for the market, but also reduces the impact of agricultural production on environmental mirror pollution, promotes biodiversity and ensures sustainable agricultural operation. At present, there are nearly 17,000 hectares of registered area for organic and eco-friendly farming in Taiwan.

Promote safe and healthy organic food

The awareness of organic consumption takes root in childhood. Schools are encouraged to select organic products for lunch. Currently, 1.52 million elementary and junior high school students consume more than 232 metric tons of organic ingredients for lunch each week. Organic products can be purchased through organic product shelves in stores, organic farmers’ markets, and organic online stores, etc.

Promote organic food for export

Taiwan has reached organic equivalence with New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the U.S., Canada and India and will proceed to consult with the UK, Paraguay, Peru and other countries on organic equivalence. The Agency also assists domestic organic suppliers in integrating their brands to position their products for markets in these organic equivalent countries as an attempt to publicize the Taiwan Organic brand internationally. This is expected to gradually increase the share of Taiwanese organic products on foreign markets.

Important Policies and Measures

Promote Organic Agriculture for sustainable development of agriculture