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 and Extension Station covers an area of 40.86 hectares, with the orchard area spanning 22 hectares. The fruit tree variety garden currently preserves 49 families of species, approximately 800 varieties (lines), including several rare fruit trees. It serves multiple functions such as agricultural research, ecological education, and recreational enjoyment. The Agricultural Research and Extension Station includes three departments: - The Department of Agronomy focuses on research related to rice, sweet potatoes, and the improvement of agricultural machinery. - The Department of Horticulture studies the conservation and cultivation testing of tropical and subtropical fruit trees and flowers. - The Department of Plant Protection primarily researches pest and disease control of crops, as well as the development and utilization of beneficial microorganisms. Historical Fact: The Chiayi Agricultural Research and Extension Station was established during the Japanese occupation in the seventh year of the Taisho era (1918) and was originally the Chiayi Agricultural Experiment Station of the Central Research Institute under the Governor-General of Taiwan. After World War II, the administrative system underwent several changes, and in July 1999, it was transferred to the Council of Agriculture. The hills to the left of Chiayi Park have housed the Agricultural Research Station since its establishment in 1918, cultivating tropical crops, horticultural crops, and a wide variety of unusual flowers.

Address：No. 2, Minquan Rd, East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan

Agricultural Experiment Station Introduction

Taiwan is a country based on agriculture, with farming as its foundation— a research field for agricultural products! The main farm of the Agricultural Research and Extension Station covers an area of 40.86 hectares, including an orchard area of 22 hectares. It currently hosts 49 families of fruit tree varieties, with about 800 species and cultivars, including several rare fruit trees. It serves multiple functions such as agricultural research, ecological education, and recreational enjoyment. The Agricultural Research and Extension Station is divided into three departments: - The Department of Agronomy focuses on research related to rice, sweet potatoes, and improvements in agricultural machinery. - The Department of Horticulture studies the conservation and cultivation trials of tropical and subtropical fruit trees and flowers. - The Department of Plant Protection primarily researches pest and disease control for crops, as well as the development and utilization of beneficial microorganisms. Historical Overview: The Chiayi Agricultural Research and Extension Station was established during the Japanese colonial period in 1918 (the 7th year of the Taisho era) as part of the Central Research Institute of the Governor-General of Taiwan's Chiayi Agricultural Experiment Station. After World War II, the administrative structure changed multiple times, and it was transferred to the Council of Agriculture in July 1999. Located on the hill to the left of Chiayi Park, the agricultural experiment station has been cultivating tropical crops and horticultural crops with a wide variety of exotic flowers since its establishment in 1918.