Typhoon Bawee causes fruit drop in Taiwan's largest avocado region; officials to assess damage

Taiwan's largest avocado-producing region in Tainan has reported fruit drop following the passage of Typhoon Bawee. The Tainan city government and district offices are conducting damage assessments to clarify the extent of the problem. Chen Chun-ta, the district chief of Danei, stated that initial orchard inspections revealed no significant wind damage, suggesting the typhoon's impact was limited.

However, some farmers have reported that physiological fruit drop has been more pronounced due to recent extreme weather conditions. These conditions include a preceding drought, followed by heavy rainfall and high temperatures. Chen noted that if necessary, the district office will notify relevant authorities for further professional diagnosis and cultivation management advice to help farmers mitigate losses and protect the valuable Danei avocados.

Feng Hsiang-yung, the newly appointed head of the city government's Agriculture Bureau, visited the avocado-producing areas with Chen to understand the situation and hear directly from farmers. Feng encouraged farmers experiencing cultivation management issues or fruit drop to report them to the district office so that data can be compiled and submitted upwards.