December
1. The COA convened an advisory conference on agricultural policy adjustments since Taiwan's accession to WTO.
2. Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries announced on Dec. 1, 2004 that Tainung No. 2 variety of papayas grown in Taiwan could be exported to Japan after performing vapor heat treatment on fruit fly.
3. Upon detecting codling moths on apples imported from the U.S., the COA notified the US authorities that Taiwan would temporarily suspend the importation of US apples from Dec. 21, 2004.
4. After Typhoon Nanmadol struck Taiwan, the COA declared Tainan City eligible for agricultural natural disaster cash relief and low-interest loans. In addition, adzuki bean growers in Pingtung County were declared eligible for relief and low-interest loans, and the COA provided special subsidies for ponkan-growers in Chiayi County, Yunlin County, and Taichung City.
5. The COA held a meeting to announce the results of agricultural products traceability history management information system.
6. The COA held the first "National Superior Tea Contest" and a sales competition.
7. The COA promulgated the "Quality Agricultural Product Mark Verification and Certification Operation Regulations."
8. The COA held the "2004 CAS Taiwan Quality Agricultural Product Awards ceremony."
9. The "Debris Flow Disaster Evacuation and Refuge Operating Regulations" was passed by the Disaster Prevention and Relief Commission of the Executive Yuan during its 20th Meeting.
10. The COA held the 2004 Farmers' and Fishermen's Association Credit Department Excellent Service and Low non-performing loan (NPL) Rate Contest awards ceremony.
11. The COA held the 2004 Farmers' and Fishermen's Association Agricultural Development Fund Loan Service Evaluation Review Conference.
12. The COA developed a variety of ready-cooked Taiwan tilapia, which is being promoted through schools, agencies, groups, airline kitchens, convenience stores, etc.
13. The COA held the 2004 Waterfall Rhythm Festival' Water Spray and Active Oxygen Fair.
14. The COA conducted a ftotal survey on 48 areas planned for recreational farms.
15. The COA conducted the 2004 Performance Presentation of the National Science and Technology Program for Agricultural Biotechnology.
16. The COA designed a pilot hunting model project in the Tanta Forest District under the Nantou Forest Administration Office.
2. Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries announced on Dec. 1, 2004 that Tainung No. 2 variety of papayas grown in Taiwan could be exported to Japan after performing vapor heat treatment on fruit fly.
3. Upon detecting codling moths on apples imported from the U.S., the COA notified the US authorities that Taiwan would temporarily suspend the importation of US apples from Dec. 21, 2004.
4. After Typhoon Nanmadol struck Taiwan, the COA declared Tainan City eligible for agricultural natural disaster cash relief and low-interest loans. In addition, adzuki bean growers in Pingtung County were declared eligible for relief and low-interest loans, and the COA provided special subsidies for ponkan-growers in Chiayi County, Yunlin County, and Taichung City.
5. The COA held a meeting to announce the results of agricultural products traceability history management information system.
6. The COA held the first "National Superior Tea Contest" and a sales competition.
7. The COA promulgated the "Quality Agricultural Product Mark Verification and Certification Operation Regulations."
8. The COA held the "2004 CAS Taiwan Quality Agricultural Product Awards ceremony."
9. The "Debris Flow Disaster Evacuation and Refuge Operating Regulations" was passed by the Disaster Prevention and Relief Commission of the Executive Yuan during its 20th Meeting.
10. The COA held the 2004 Farmers' and Fishermen's Association Credit Department Excellent Service and Low non-performing loan (NPL) Rate Contest awards ceremony.
11. The COA held the 2004 Farmers' and Fishermen's Association Agricultural Development Fund Loan Service Evaluation Review Conference.
12. The COA developed a variety of ready-cooked Taiwan tilapia, which is being promoted through schools, agencies, groups, airline kitchens, convenience stores, etc.
13. The COA held the 2004 Waterfall Rhythm Festival' Water Spray and Active Oxygen Fair.
14. The COA conducted a ftotal survey on 48 areas planned for recreational farms.
15. The COA conducted the 2004 Performance Presentation of the National Science and Technology Program for Agricultural Biotechnology.
16. The COA designed a pilot hunting model project in the Tanta Forest District under the Nantou Forest Administration Office.
