Yunlin's young farmers shine, county aims to be 'Taichung of Agriculture'
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- Seventeen young farmers from Yunlin County, Taiwan, have been recognized as "Top 100 Young Farmers" by the Ministry of Agriculture.
- This achievement places Yunlin County at the top nationally for the number of awardees.
- The county magistrate aims to foster a "Taichung of Agriculture" by promoting smart farming technologies and ensuring high incomes for farmers.
Yunlin County has once again secured the top spot nationally, with 17 young farmers honored in the Ministry of Agriculture's "Top 100 Young Farmers" list for 2026. This recognition highlights the county's growing agricultural prowess and the dedicated efforts of its young farming community.
County Magistrate Chang Li-shan celebrated the awardees, expressing her vision to cultivate a "Taichung of Agriculture." She emphasized the importance of these young farmers mentoring others, leveraging smart technologies to save labor, increase productivity, and boost earnings. The county government pledges continued support for integrating advanced agricultural technologies to achieve these goals.
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Chen Chih-yang, Yunlin County's Secretary-General for Agriculture, noted that the 17 recipients include 14 individuals and 3 groups across diverse sectors like grains, fruits and vegetables, beekeeping, animal husbandry, smart agriculture, and agricultural processing. This increase from the previous year signifies both the overall advancement of Yunlin's agriculture and the individual achievements of the young farmers.
Wei Sheng-te, Director of the County Agriculture Department, attributed the success to the county's long-term commitment to promoting smart and technological agriculture, alongside nurturing young talent. He encouraged more individuals to join the ranks, believing the "Top 100 Young Farmers" can drive the entire agricultural sector forward. Magistrate Chang reiterated that the future of agriculture lies with the younger generation, especially in managing farmland amidst climate challenges. The county's initiatives include smart agriculture universities, subsidies for innovative ventures, and the implementation of digital platforms to help young farmers adopt smart technologies, traceability systems, and improve efficiency, ultimately aiming for a million-dollar income for those returning to farming.
The future of agriculture is in the hands of young farmers.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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