Amidst changing global dynamics and climate change, Taiwan's agriculture needs a 'preventive management' approach
Geopolitical Shifts, Climate Change, and an Aging Workforce: The Dual Challenges Facing Taiwan's Agriculture
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have driven fluctuations in energy, logistics, and raw material prices, subsequently impacting the cost of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and plastic packaging materials. Fluctuations in crude oil and transportation costs may further threaten supply stability and increase production costs for farmers. Liangnong points out that in recent years, the agricultural market has gradually shifted from pure price competition toward a greater emphasis on supply stability, risk management, and production efficiency.
Furthermore, climate change continues to alter the agricultural production environment. Extreme weather events—such as high temperatures, droughts, and heavy rainfall—are becoming increasingly frequent. This not only adds stress to crops but also shifts the patterns of pest and disease outbreaks. On the other hand, Taiwan's agriculture is facing an aging workforce and labor shortages. How to pass down the cultivation experience of veteran farmers while integrating smart agricultural technologies has become a crucial issue for the future of agriculture.
By utilizing technologies such as big data analysis—ranging from field monitoring and pest identification to precision drone application—a more comprehensive preventive management model can be established. Technology is not meant to replace farmers; rather, it serves to mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and preserve invaluable field experience.
Combining Plant Doctors and Smart Farming: Liangnong Drives a New Approach to Plant Health Management
Taiwan officially passed the Plant Physician Act in 2024 and held its first national examination in 2025, injecting new momentum into the professional development of Taiwan's agricultural sector. According to Liangnong, this system signifies that Taiwan's agriculture is steadily building a more comprehensive framework for plant health management and diagnosis. Through scientific diagnosis and preventive management, the initiative helps farmers establish safer, more precise, and sustainable agricultural models. Looking ahead, Plant Physicians will play a vital role in bridging cultivation management, pest and disease control, and smart agriculture.This year, Liangnong Modern Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd. will participate in Taiwan Smart Agriweek to share its concepts and practical applications regarding plant health management, preventive agriculture, smart application, and sustainable cultivation. The company stated that moving forward, it will continue to integrate technology, professional expertise, and practical field experience to tackle the emerging challenges of tomorrow's agriculture alongside farmers
Figure 1: Amidst Changing Global Dynamics and Climate Change, Taiwan's Agriculture Needs a Preventive Management Approach
Figure 2: Plant Physician Field Diagnosis: Integrating Smart Agriculture with Plant Health Management.
Figure 4: Smart monitoring equipment applied in a greenhouse environment and integrated with a data platform, showcasing management and precise decision-making.
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