Agricultural Experiment Station

Chiayi Attractions

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Taiwan is an agricultural country, with agriculture as its foundation—a research ground for agricultural products! The main farm of the Agricultural Research Institute covers an area of 40.86 hectares, of which the orchard area spans 22 hectares. There are 49 families and approximately 800 varieties (lines) of fruit trees in the germplasm bank, and several rare fruit tree species are preserved, serving multiple functions such as agricultural research, ecological education, and recreational viewing. The Agricultural Research Institute has three departments: Agronomy, Horticulture, and Plant Protection. ‧ Agronomy Department – focuses on research on rice, sweet potatoes, and the improvement of agricultural machinery. ‧ Horticulture Department – research includes the conservation and cultivation trials of tropical and subtropical fruit trees and flowers. ‧ Plant Protection Department – mainly studies pest control and the development and utilization of beneficial microorganisms. ‧ Historical Brief: The Chiayi Agricultural Research Institute was established during the Japanese occupation in 1918 as the Chiayi Agricultural Experiment Branch of the Central Research Institute of the Taiwan Governor-General's Office. After World War II, the administrative system underwent several changes, and in July 1999, it was transferred to the Council of Agriculture. The hill to the left of Chiayi Park has been home to the agricultural research institution since 1918, where tropical crops and horticultural plants, as well as a variety of exotic flowers, are cultivated.

Address：No. 2, Minquan Road, East District, Chiayi City

Agricultural Experiment Station Introduction

Taiwan is an agricultural nation, with agriculture as its foundation – a research field for agricultural products! The main farm of the Agricultural Research Institute covers an area of 40.86 hectares, among which the orchard area spans 22 hectares. The fruit tree variety garden currently holds 49 families of species, totaling around 800 varieties (strains), preserving several rare fruit trees. It serves multiple functions including agricultural research, ecological education, and recreational sightseeing. The Agricultural Research Institute consists of three divisions: - Agronomy Division – focused on research related to rice, sweet potatoes, and improvements in agricultural machinery. - Horticulture Division – the research scope includes the conservation and cultivation trials of tropical and subtropical fruit trees and flowers. - Plant Protection Division – mainly studies pest and disease control in crops, as well as the development and utilization of beneficial microorganisms. Historical Encyclopedia: The Chiayi Agricultural Research Institute was established during the Japanese occupation in the seventh year of the Taisho era (1918), originally as the Chiayi Agricultural Research Branch of the Central Research Institute under the Governor-General of Taiwan. After World War II, the administrative system underwent multiple changes, and in July 1999, it was restructured under the Council of Agriculture. The hill on the left side of Chiayi Park has cultivated tropical crops and horticultural plants since the establishment of the Agricultural Research Institute in 1918, showcasing a wide variety of exotic flowers and plants.