Issuing Unit: Department of Agriculture
In recent years, agriculture has faced multiple challenges, including increasingly frequent extreme weather events, shortages in rural labor, and continuously rising production costs. Traditional agricultural management models have become insufficient to cope with the rapidly changing production environment. To assist farmers in enhancing operational resilience and market competitiveness, the Yunlin County Government has actively promoted the “Smart Agriculture Innovation Subsidy Program.” Through the integration of smart technologies into agricultural production and management processes, this initiative supports the transition of agriculture toward digitalization and intelligent development. Among the subsidized demonstration sites in recent years is the “Yizhuang Cooperative Farm of Yunlin County,” located in Erlun Township. The farm primarily engages in the cultivation of beetroot and short-term leafy vegetables, as well as the cutting and processing of fruit and vegetable raw materials. It has also actively introduced smart management systems to enhance the efficiency of agricultural product processing and marketing.
To promote the application of smart agricultural technologies in production and processing management, and to help farmers understand the practical benefits of digital tools in real-world operations, the Yunlin County Government recently organized a “Smart Agriculture Innovation Subsidy Program Demonstration Site Observation Activity.” Participants included smart agriculture officers from farmers’ associations across townships and cities within the county, young farmer representatives, cooperative representatives, and relevant personnel from the Department of Agriculture. Together, they visited the Yizhuang Cooperative Farm of Yunlin County. The event featured beetroot harvesting experiences, an introduction to the smart agriculture ERP system, site tours, and hands-on DIY activities, enabling participants to gain an in-depth understanding of the practical applications of smart agriculture systems in vegetable cutting, processing, and supply chain management.
The Department of Agriculture of the county government stated that the demonstration site has implemented the “Yizhuang High-Efficiency Vegetable Cutting, Processing, and Marketing Workflow” project. Through this project, the farm has introduced the Lingju ERP system, factory procurement, sales and inventory management modules, processing and cutting management modules, smart mobile operation terminals, and Bluetooth label printers. These have collectively established a digitalized, standardized, and mobile management platform, effectively improving overall operational efficiency and resource utilization. In addition, the system has enabled the establishment of mechanisms for agricultural product safety, quality control, and traceability management.
On the day of the event, a beetroot harvesting experience was arranged, allowing participants to understand the origin of agricultural products and on-site production conditions directly from the field. This was followed by presentations from site personnel introducing the implementation and practical use of the smart agriculture ERP system, explaining how digital systems are utilized to manage procurement, classification, processing, inventory, and shipment processes. Participants were also guided through visits to the vegetable cutting production line, cold storage facilities, and cold chain management equipment, helping them understand the complete workflow from raw material intake to cutting and processing, inventory control, and finished product management. Furthermore, the ERP system’s role in tracking inventory data, improving production line efficiency, and reducing operational costs was demonstrated. The event also included hands-on DIY experiences, such as making hand-shaken beverages and other agriculture-related activities, allowing participants not only to observe smart agriculture applications but also to explore diversified processing and everyday uses of agricultural products, thereby enhancing interactivity and engagement.
The Yunlin County Government emphasized that smart agriculture is not only applicable to field production but can also be extended to various aspects such as agricultural product processing, cold chain management, inventory control, and production-sales traceability. Through this observation activity, it is hoped that more farmers and agricultural practitioners will recognize the practical benefits of smart management tools, promote technology adoption and knowledge exchange, enhance agricultural operational efficiency and industrial competitiveness, and continue to drive Yunlin’s agriculture toward smart, digital, and sustainable development.
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Sources: Yunlin County Government
