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Agriculture in Taiwan is one the main industry in Taiwan. It contributes to the food security, rural development and conservation of Taiwan.
Government
Agriculture-related affairs in Taiwan is handled by Council of Agriculture.
Products
There are four main agricultural products in Taiwan, which are plant crops (46.64%), livestock (31.06%), fishery (22.2%) and forest (0.08%).
Manpower
Agriculture sector employs around 540,000 people in Taiwan, about 5% of the total population.
Economy
Agriculture sector in Taiwan contributes around 1.8% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Combined with agriculture-related tourism sector, it contributes to 11% of Taiwan's GDP.
Research centers
- Kinmen Fisheries Research Institute
- Taiwan Livestock Research Institute
- Taiwan Sugar Research Institute
