Taiwan's ready-to-eat agricultural and fishery products and functional foods market is undergoing rapid transformation and growth, primarily driven by modern consumers' high demand for convenience, health, and sustainability. In terms of supply chain, government and private enterprises are heavily investing in automated processing technologies and nationwide cold chain logistics systems to address labor shortages, enhance food safety and quality, and strengthen export competitiveness.

Aquaculture has become a cornerstone of Taiwan's fisheries sector. As of 2023, the industry's production value reached approximately NT$40.2 billion, accounting for nearly 41% of the country's total fisheries output.

Taiwan's poultry industry represents a substantial market opportunity for international equipment manufacturers and technology providers.

Taiwan's livestock production value reaches approximately NT$185.8 billion annually (2021 data), accounting for about 34.6% of the total agricultural output value

Smart irrigation and scheduling tech improve greenhouse farming efficiency in Taiwan, reducing labor needs and increasing productivity.

Taiwan’s agriculture plays a pivotal role in national food security, economic development, and global trade. Despite limited arable land, climate challenges, and an aging rural workforce, Taiwan has developed a highly efficient and technologically advanced agricultural system. Today, the sector is undergoing a digital and sustainable transformation through smart farming, automation, and eco-friendly practices—aimed at boosting productivity, reducing labor reliance, and improving resilience.

Discover how cutting-edge carbon reduction strategies and circular technologies are transforming agriculture, with inspiring examples from Taiwan and Japan leading the way to a greener, more sustainable future.

Integrating smart technologies such as sensors, IoT, and AI into agriculture and livestock sectors enables precise nutritional management, enhancing production efficiency, reducing waste, and promoting environmental sustainability.

This innovative approach combines solar photovoltaic power generation with smart aquaculture technologies, enhancing land use efficiency, stabilizing water quality, and improving farming environments to boost productivity and sustainability in the aquaculture industry.

Integrating artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies, AIoT automated poultry scales utilize image recognition to calculate poultry numbers and average weights, uploading data to the cloud for real-time monitoring, thereby optimizing feed management and enhancing farming efficiency.

In 2023, Taiwan's swine industry demonstrated resilience and innovation, supported by government policies such as tax exemptions and the promotion of self-sufficient feed ingredients, leading to a stable foundation and breakthroughs in international markets.

Discover how antibiotic-free feed formulations are revolutionizing the layer industry, enhancing hen health, boosting egg quality, and paving the way for sustainable and safe food production.