Bio-Tour
Development of ecological agriculture in the Hualien area and visit to the Organic Agricultural Research Center
Introduction
This bio-tour provides a focused platform for discussing critical aspects of organic agriculture that directly support the main conference theme. It emphasizes sustainable practices, knowledge sharing, market development, and policy support, all of which are essential for advancing the organic sector in Taiwan and globally. By exploring these themes in depth, the bio-tour ensures a comprehensive approach to achieving true sustainability in organic agriculture.
Detailed Information
Main Topics
- Overview of the Organic Agricultural Research Center
- Prospects for organic farming
- Training programs for young farmers
- Traditional ecological methods of indigenous communities
- Enhanced processing techniques in organic agriculture
Main Objectives of the Bio-tour
The aims of this bio-tour are to enhance the development and understanding of organic and ecological agriculture in the Hualien area. It addresses the critical issues of sustainable agricultural practices, the promotion of organic farming, and the integration of ecological methods into local agriculture. Sessions include presentations of the Organic Agricultural Research Center, future directions for organic farming, youth farmer training, indigenous ecological practices, and value-added processing in organic farming. This bio-tour is important as it fosters collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in organic agriculture, ensuring environmental health, community well-being, and the preservation of traditional ecological knowledge. It also highlights the diversification and value enhancement of organic products. This bio-tour allows us to delve deeper into the various aspects of organic agriculture.
Main outcomes expected
The main expected outcomes include in-depth discussions on organic agriculture issues, fostering cross-sector networking, generating new insights, and advancing sustainable solutions. These outcomes will help participants gain deeper insights into the importance and impact of organic agriculture globally, sparking new opportunities for collaboration and innovative thinking. Through these activities, it is anticipated to contribute substantive content and implementation strategies aligned with the theme of the Organic World Congress: “Cultivating Organic Solutions for True Sustainability.”
Additional information or specific request
- Organiser will review applicants to ensure they have relevant experience in organic agriculture such as cultivation, research, processing, or agricultural promotion. Participants need to provide relevant background proof and specify which organic activities they participate in.
Itinerary
| Time | Agenda | Location |
| 08:00 | Meet at Hualien Train Station | Hualien Train Station |
| 09:00 ~ 09:15 | Welcome Speech and Introduction of Personnel | Organic Agricultural Research Center |
| 09:15 ~ 09:30 | Briefing on Hualien District Agricultural Research and Research Center Extension Station and the Organic Agricultural Research Center | |
| 09:30 ~ 11:00 | Introduction of other organic agriculture research centers in the world | |
| 11:00 ~ 12:00 | Workshop forum: directions of future research and cooperation | |
| 12:00 ~ 13:00 | Organic food and farming education/ Lunch time | |
| 13:00 ~ 14:00 | Tour of the Organic Agricultural Research Center | |
| 14:00 ~ 14:20 | ||
| 14:20 ~ 15:00 | Young farmer training and Taiwan organic grain production | Hualien Good Life Agricultural Cooperative |
| 15:00 ~ 15:40 | ||
| 15:40 ~ 17:00 | Indigenous ecological tour - ecological fishing and environmental creation | Xinlu Farm |
| 17:00 ~ 19:00 | Welcome dinner | |
| 19:00 ~ 19:30 | ||
| 19:30 | Ruisui hot spring hotel | Ruisui |
| 08:30 ~ 09:20 | ||
| 09:20 ~ 10:00 | Introduction to the ecological rice fields in Yuli | Zhilou Tribe |
| 10:00 ~ 10:30 | The first organic village in Taiwan - Luoshan Organic LOHAS Experience | Luoshan Organic Village |
| 12:00 ~ 14:00 | Fuli Farmers' Association – diversified organic products | Fuli Farmers' Association |
| 14:00 | Providing shuttle buses to Fuli Train Station |
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Key Info
Dates:
29 – 30 November 2024
Organized by:
Hualien District Agricultural Research and Extension Station MOA., R.O.C.(Taiwan)
Format:
Presentations and forums will primarily be conducted in English, while the farm visiting will primarily be in Chinese with English translation available.
Target Audience:
Participants with relevant experience in organic agriculture such as cultivation, research, processing, or agricultural promotion
Maximum participants: 20 participants
Registration Fee:
Free of charge, including accommodation, meals, shuttle bus, and insurance for Nov 29 and Nov 30; Nov 28 is not included
Registration Dates:
5 September 2024 – 10 October 2024
The system will be closed early once the applicants reach limit
