1. New Floriculture Industry Innovation Center
Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has launched the Floral Industry Innovation Center (FIIC) in Tainan’s Houbi District to modernize its floriculture sector and improve global competitiveness. The center brings together research, production, cold‑chain logistics, and marketing to support innovation, automation, and high‑quality output — especially in orchids, a major export crop for Taiwan. Taiwan orchids alone make up over 90% of its floriculture exports and are a key economic driver.
2. Expanded Greenhouse Support for Fruit Production
To help farmers deal with weather‑related risks like typhoons and cold snaps, Taiwan’s Agriculture and Food Agency is increasing greenhouse and screen house subsidies for fruit cultivation. This support aims to stabilize production and protect fruit yields — especially for crops like pineapple, guava, and bananas that saw price increases due to weather impacts. Subsidies vary by region, with higher support in eastern Taiwan and indigenous areas.
3. Global Collaboration & Horticultural Networking
Taiwan’s horticultural sector is strengthening international ties. For example, the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) signed cooperation agreements with Taiwanese horticultural organizations, including the Taiwan Society for Horticultural Science and Taiwan Orchid Growers Association. This fosters knowledge exchange and global research collaboration to boost competitiveness and horticultural science.
4. Focus on Protected & Smart Horticulture
Greenhouse horticulture has become more important in Taiwan to ensure year‑round production and export quality of flowers and fruits. Taiwanese policymakers are promoting protected cultivation systems that increase productivity, reduce risks from climate extremes, and support food security through consistent supply.
5. Agri‑Tech Partnerships & Trade Forums
Taiwan continues to host and participate in agri‑tech expos where horticultural technologies — from greenhouse systems to sustainable farming innovations — are shared with international partners. For example, events like the Asia-Pacific Agri‑Tech Expo showcased advanced horticultural solutions, strengthening trade and technology exchange.
Why Horticulture Matters in Taiwan
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Export Value: Flowers, especially orchids, and high‑value fruits are significant contributors to Taiwan’s agricultural exports.
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Technology & Innovation: Taiwan is adopting automation, smart greenhouse systems, and innovative R&D to improve productivity and product quality.
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Climate Resilience: Increased greenhouse support helps farmers adapt to typhoons and weather extremes that can disrupt outdoor cultivation.
Recent Horticulture News & Sources
Taiwan launches a Floral Industry Innovation Center to boost global competitiveness in orchids and cut flowers. Taiwan Floriculture Innovation Center boosts global competitiveness
Taiwan promotes greenhouse horticulture to protect crops from typhoons and ensure stable production of high‑value flowers and fruit. The importance of greenhouse horticulture in Taiwan
Australia has restarted moth orchid imports from Taiwan under quarantine compliance — important for Taiwan’s orchid export industry. Australia restarts moth orchid imports from Taiwan
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