Essential Achievements in Research and Extension

Taoyuan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station, Ministry of Agriculture

Soil Nursery

●Improved protocols for soil sample testing.
●Developed pot chrysanthemum and poinsettia nutrition management together with cultural media
preparation techniques.
●Improved fertilizing techniques for rice cultivars such as Taoyuan No.3.
●Developed the improved ventilated compost bin and also the rapid composting device.
●Utilized farm waste to make cultural media and liquid organic fertilizers.
●Studied the long-term effects of organic fertilizers on soil properties and vegetables.
●Promoting rational fertilization on rice, vegetables, flowers, and fruit trees.
●Assisting farmers in this district in cultural practices of organic farming.