Author：Muh-Rong Su^1*

Abstract：

    The passage of the Organic Agriculture Promotion Act in Taiwan was the outcome of the development of organic farming after 35 years. Implementing this law will support the development of a sound legal and institutional framework. Due to extension services and agricultural subsidies, the total area under organic farming has exceeded 15,000 hectares, making up more than 2% of the country’s arable land. However, the market for consumers appears immature. Public support for organic or ecofriendly agriculture struggles to keep up with the pace of change and production. Although primary and secondary schools purchase organic vegetables for school lunches, they need to reinforce their efforts. Production of some organic crops still poses technical challenges and requires a high level of management, R&D investments, and innovative solutions.

* Correspondence address, e-mail: mr.su@toaf.org.tw

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