Page 142 - 2018 Annual Report Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan

Collective Experiences The Overall Landscape Unit 5: 2018 Month by Month 7 JUL 。 Convened the “3rd Consultation Meeting on Agricultural Cooperation between the Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Indonesia and the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei,” where the two sides signed outlines on two cooperation plans, one for the “Modern Agriculture Demo Farm in Karawang” and one for “strengthening agribusiness incubation and development in the Bandung area.” Held the “1st Taiwan-UK Agriculture Dialogue Video Meeting.” Sent staff to Tokyo to participate in the “4th Annual Session of the Commission of the North Pacic Fisheries Commission” and meetings of related subcommittees. Formed a disaster emergency response team for the torrential rains of June 13, and announced areas eligible for natural disaster cash relief and low-interest loans. Organized the “Taiwan Pavilion,” with the theme of “Great Taste Taiwan,” at the “2018 Taipei International Food Show” (also known as “Food Taipei”). Held the “2018 Summer Sale Expo for Premium Agri-food Products of Assured Safety.” There was a complete cessation of foot-and-mouth disease vaccination for cloven-hoofed animals on Taiwan proper, in the Penghu area, and in the Matsu area, starting July 1. The COA announced amendments to the “Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Live Crustaceans and Molluscs,” which took effect on September 1, 2018. Announced amendments to Articles 33 and 33-3 of the “Enforcement Rules of the Wildlife Conservation Act,” and set December 31, 2019 as the nal day for which trading of existing commercial stocks of ivory can take place, thereby terminating the existing domestic trade in ivory and processed ivory products. Announced regulations governing the ban on dicofol and 10 other pesticides and restricted application of acephate 25% and 5 other pesticides. 140 June ●●●●●