Taiwan: Sporadic cold damage to milkfish in Chiayi County is estimated to have caused less than 5% damage

Published 2023년 12월 26일

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A cold wave hit last week causing cold damage to coastal milkfish farming in Chiayi, with temperatures dropping below 10°C in some areas. The total loss of milkfish in Chiayi County due to the cold damage is estimated to be about 4,000 to 5,000 tons, which is less than 5% of the total production. The Ministry of Agriculture is monitoring the situation and if the loss exceeds 20%, cash assistance will be initiated, as some delayed damage to milkfish is expected due to the cold wave.

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The cold wave hit last week, with local temperatures below 10°C in areas north of Chiayi, causing cold damage to coastal milkfish farming. However, the Chiayi County Aquaculture and Fishery Production Area Development Association pointed out that this wave of cold damage caused sporadic damage, mainly to clam ponds. The total loss of milkfish raised in Chiayi County due to cold damage is about 4,000 to 5,000 tons, accounting for less than 5%. Acting Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture Chen Junji said that the local government has been asked to continue to observe whether delayed damage occurs. According to " According to the "Agricultural Natural Disaster Relief Measures", if the loss exceeds 20%, the Ministry of Agriculture will immediately initiate cash assistance. The Ministry of Agriculture held a press conference on "Resilient Fisheries Sustainable Management" today (26th). Chen Junji attended the interview and said that last week's cold wave with low temperatures below ...

Source: Agriharvest