Japanese Farmers Tour Taiwan's Top Mango Region, Praising Cultivation Secrets

A delegation of Japanese farmers from Kyushu and Okinawa visited Taiwan's Nanhsi District in Tainan, the country's largest mango-producing area, to gain insights into advanced cultivation methods. The group, comprising members of the Japan Tropical Fruit Tree Association, observed the specialized techniques used for growing Irwin mangoes on hillsides.

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Nanhsi is located in the low mountain area and has good conditions for growing fruit trees. Through actual visits, let the Japanese farmers deeply understand the cultivation environment and management methods of the industry, and further understand the reasons why Tainan's high-quality Irwin mangoes are deeply welcomed in the export market.

Led by the "Manman Fruits and Vegetables Marketing Cooperative," the Japanese visitors explored various tropical fruit crops, including netted papayas and avocados, with a particular focus on the region's renowned mango industry. Cooperative Chairman Lu Ying-ying highlighted Nanhsi's favorable conditions for fruit cultivation in its low mountain areas, explaining how these factors contribute to the high quality of Tainan's Irwin mangoes, which are popular in export markets.

The Japanese farmers showed keen interest during the exchange, diligently listening and taking notes, underscoring the significance they placed on the observational tour. This mutual respect and enthusiasm for professional exchange were evident, fostering a spirit of collaboration in fruit tree cultivation techniques between the Taiwanese and Japanese agriculturalists.

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During the exchange process, Japanese farmers listened attentively, recorded diligently, and cherished the rare opportunity for observation, showing their high regard for the visiting itinerary. This made the local farmers in Nanhsi feel the mutual respect and enthusiasm in their professionalism, promoting exchanges in fruit tree cultivation technology.

Lu Ying-ying emphasized that such agricultural exchanges deepen bilateral ties and promote friendship between Taiwan and Japan. The cooperative plans to continue hosting similar events to increase the visibility of Nanhsi's fruit industry and explore the potential for international collaboration.

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Through deepening agricultural exchanges, enhance friendly relations between Taiwan and Japan, which is highly affirmed by the cooperative members. In the future, we are willing to continue to promote more visiting activities, so that Nanhsi's fruit tree industry can be seen by more people, and demonstrate the possibility of cross-national connections.