Agricultural Research Institute

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Taiwan is a country based on agriculture, with farming as its foundation – a research field for agricultural products! The headquarters farm of the Agricultural Research Institute covers an area of 40.86 hectares, with an orchard area of 22 hectares. It is home to 49 families of fruit tree species, totaling approximately 800 varieties (cultivars), and preserves several rare fruit trees. The institute serves multiple functions, including agricultural research, ecological education, and recreational enjoyment. The Agricultural Research Institute comprises three departments: - Department of Agronomy – focusing on research related to rice, sweet potatoes, and improvements in agricultural machinery. - Department of Horticulture – studying the conservation and cultivation trials of tropical and subtropical fruit trees and flowers. - Department of Plant Protection – primarily researching pest and disease control in crops, as well as the development and utilization of beneficial microorganisms. Historical Tidbit: The Chiayi Agricultural Research Institute was established during the Japanese colonial period in the seventh year of Taisho (1918). It was originally the Chiayi Agricultural Experiment Station under the Central Research Institute of the Governor-General of Taiwan. After World War II, the administrative system changed multiple times, and in July 1999, it was restructured under the Council of Agriculture. On the hillside to the left of Chiayi Park, the Agricultural Experiment Station has been planting tropical crops and horticultural products, featuring a wide variety of unique flowers since its establishment in 1918.

Address：2 Minquan Road, East District, Chiayi City

Agricultural Research Institute Introduction

Taiwan is an agricultural nation, 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, with an orchard area spanning 22 hectares. The fruit tree species garden hosts 49 families of species, approximately 800 varieties (strains), and preserves several rare fruit trees, offering multiple functions such as agricultural research, ecological education, and recreational viewing. The Agricultural Research Institute includes three departments: Agronomy, Horticulture, and Plant Protection. - Agronomy Department: Focuses on research related to rice, sweet potatoes, and improvements in agricultural machinery. - Horticulture Department: Research scope includes the conservation and cultivation experiments of tropical and subtropical fruit trees and flowers. - Plant Protection Department: Mainly studies the prevention and control of crop pests and diseases, as well as the development and utilization of beneficial microorganisms. Historical Fact: The Chiayi Agricultural Research Institute was established during the Japanese colonial period in the seventh year of the Taisho era (1918) as a branch of the Central Research Institute of the Taiwan Governor-General's Office. After World War II, the administrative system underwent multiple changes, and in July of the 88th year of the Republic of China, it was reassigned to the Council of Agriculture. The hills to the left of Chiayi Park have been home to the Agricultural Research Institute since its establishment in 1918, cultivating tropical crops, horticultural crops, and a diverse variety of unique flowers.