Resilient and Disease-Resistant "Taitung No. 30" Rice Added to AFA's Quality Contract Farming List
The "Taitung No. 30" rice variety, developed by the Ministry of Agriculture's Taitung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station in 2002, is highly favored by farmers for its excellent taste, disease resistance, heat tolerance, and stable yield and quality under water-saving conditions. On May 19, the Ministry of Agriculture announced that this year, the variety was officially included in the Agriculture and Food Agency's (AFA) "List of Quality Varieties for Contract Farming in Rice Production and Marketing Group Areas." The promotion of this climate-resilient variety aims to create a win-win situation for both production and sales.
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The rice variety "Taitung No. 30," developed by the Ministry of Agriculture's Taitung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station (Taitung DARES), possesses disease resistance and strong environmental adaptability, making it a popular choice among farmers. This year, it was included in the Agriculture and Food Agency's "List of Quality Varieties for Contract Farming in Rice Production and Marketing Group Areas."
In a press release today, the Ministry of Agriculture stated that "Taitung No. 30," bred by the Taitung DARES in 2002, has been a long-time favorite of farmers due to its superior taste, disease resistance, and robust environmental adaptability, leading to its inclusion in the AFA's list this year.
Chen Hsin-yen, Director of the Taitung DARES, said that "Taitung No. 30" is a mid-to-late maturing japonica rice variety with good heat tolerance during the seedling stage and stable yields under high temperatures. Even under alternate wetting and drying irrigation that saves 20% to 30% of water, its yield and grain quality remain stable.
Chen added that "Taitung No. 30" is a variety that combines climate resilience and market competitiveness, is easy for farmers to grow, and is loved by consumers. Through proper field water and nutrient management, farmers can not only achieve stable, high yields but also produce safe, high-quality domestic rice. The Taitung DARES will continue to provide technical support, working alongside farmers to protect Taiwan's rice industry and create a win-win for both production and marketing.
In a press release today, the Ministry of Agriculture stated that "Taitung No. 30," bred by the Taitung DARES in 2002, has been a long-time favorite of farmers due to its superior taste, disease resistance, and robust environmental adaptability, leading to its inclusion in the AFA's list this year.
Chen Hsin-yen, Director of the Taitung DARES, said that "Taitung No. 30" is a mid-to-late maturing japonica rice variety with good heat tolerance during the seedling stage and stable yields under high temperatures. Even under alternate wetting and drying irrigation that saves 20% to 30% of water, its yield and grain quality remain stable.
Chen added that "Taitung No. 30" is a variety that combines climate resilience and market competitiveness, is easy for farmers to grow, and is loved by consumers. Through proper field water and nutrient management, farmers can not only achieve stable, high yields but also produce safe, high-quality domestic rice. The Taitung DARES will continue to provide technical support, working alongside farmers to protect Taiwan's rice industry and create a win-win for both production and marketing.