The 9th Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum officially opened at ICC Tainan in Shalun Science City, running from June 11 to 13. Over 30,000 professionals and buyers from Taiwan and abroad are expected to attend. Under the direction of Mayor Huang Wei-che, the Tainan City Government’s Agriculture Bureau and Economic Development Bureau jointly launched the Tainan Smart Agriculture Pavilion, showcasing local agri-tech startups and innovative solutions that highlight the city’s strengths and potential in smart agriculture.

Mayor Huang attended the event in person, visiting several booths and noting that the Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum had previously been held only at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Thanks to Tainan’s 400th anniversary celebrations last year, the city successfully persuaded Informa Markets to bring the show south for the first time—a move that received overwhelming positive feedback. With the event continuing at ICC Tainan this year and attracting even more major agri-tech companies from Taiwan and overseas, Tainan is increasingly recognized as a leading stage for agricultural innovation and smart applications.

Among the exhibitors is Yong Hong Biotech, best known in Taiwan for its livestock feed additive brand “Eurofeed.” The company is presenting locally developed enzyme, probiotic, and phytogenic additives designed to boost animal growth, regulate immunity, and reduce reliance on antibiotics. Chairman William Chung explained that one of its fermentation-based additives, validated by Taiwan’s Agricultural Technology Research Institute, can reduce livestock waste odor by 60% by improving protein digestion and preventing the formation of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.

Mayor Huang emphasized that Tainan is both a technology hub and an agricultural stronghold. The city government has long supported efforts to reduce livestock odor, and he encouraged farms to adopt locally developed feed solutions to improve both regulatory compliance and community living conditions.

At the Smart Agriculture Pavilion, Mayor Huang also highlighted several cutting-edge initiatives:

1. The Industrial Technology Research Institute’s Green Energy division has developed dry anaerobic digestion technology now applied at the Liuying Baong Biogas Power Plant.
2. AeroSense Technologies, with support from Tainan’s Shalun office, is deploying drone spraying solutions for farmland, aquaculture ponds, and even solar panel cleaning.
3. GreenAlgae Biotech is applying microalgae technology to create natural enzyme-based pest control and aquaculture feed that strengthens immunity—immediately drawing attention from industry leaders including Su Chih-fen, Chair of the National Animal Industry Foundation, and former Council of Agriculture Minister Tsao Chi-hung.

Mayor Huang reiterated that the city has invited local farmers’ associations and agricultural businesses to actively explore partnerships at the expo. “Integrating technology into agriculture is about improving farmers’ incomes,” he said. “It’s not only about making agricultural products delicious—it’s about making them globally competitive. This is the key step for Tainan to enter a new era of agriculture.”

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