Page 113 - 2018 Annual Report Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan

Annual Report 2018 Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan of NT$183 million. We also promoted internationalization of rural wines, and screened out superior wines and liqueurs to compete in international competitions, winning four golds, six silvers, and two bronzes, thereby shaping a reputation for quality for rural wineries. In addition, the COA guided nine fisheries (or fishermen’s) organizations (including the Keelung District Fishermen’s Association) to develop unique seafood products that are representative of the locality or the fishing season, and through refinement of seafood packaging, create a reputation for quality for Taiwan seafood products. These steps not only made it possible to raise the price of sh products, but also increased job opportunities in shing communities and raised shermen’s incomes. Thereafter, groups within the jurisdiction of sustainable fishing communities developed marketing for The “Taiwan Wood Pavilion” won a “top exhibitor award” for the second time at the Taipei Building Show. fisheries products, benefitting both fishing communities and shermen. In addition, in 2018 the COA and 14 domestic wood businesses worked together to create the “Taiwan Wood Pavilion” at the Taipei Building Show, winning the “top exhibitor award” for the second time. We used Taiwan wood and bamboo as the main construction material for the Pavilion, and effectively raised the market visibility of domestic wood and bamboo materials, displaying the innovative value of beautiful wood and bamboo products from Taiwan. In 2018, in order to promote elderly- friendly foods, the COA continued to hold the “elderly-friendly food selection activity.” We evaluated entries and selected a total of 27 elderly-friendly foods processed from local farm, sheries, and animal husbandry products, with the aim of encouraging the healthy development of aged societies. The “Taiwan Wood Pavilion” at the Taipei Building Show promoted the use of domestic wood in a variety of p for daily life. r o d u c t s p r o d u c t s 111