Minister Bao-ji Chen of Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan (COA) participated in a workshop meeting with young farmers in the central area (Taichung, Changwha, Nantou) on June 17. In the said meeting, Minister Chen responded to the needs of young farmers through a special project of zero...
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The Legislative Yuan passed a law Tuesday to upgrade the status of the Council of Agriculture (COA) to a stand-alone ministry, introducing new offices under it to address challenges such as climate change.
The ministry, established under the Organic Act of the Ministry of Agriculture, will have a larger workforce and budget to better promote rural development and the welfare of local farmers and fishermen, said COA head Chen Chi-chung (陳吉仲) at a press conference.
For instance, the COA's Forestry Bureau and the Forest Conservation and Management Administration under the Veterans Affairs Council will be merged into a single agency responsible for handling Taiwan's forestry and nature conservation.
There will also be a new department in charge of animal welfare in the wake of the increasing popularity of pets in Taiwan to make sure animals are properly treated, according to the COA.
Meanwhile, more trade regulations in line with global standards, such as those imposed by the European Union, will be introduced to improve the welfare of laboratory animals, the agency said.
Another new department will direct sustainable use of natural resources based on the plans of Taiwan's government to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, the COA said.
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