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Below is Dr. Chiu, Yen-Hsin’s acceptance speech:
Respected President, Secretary-General Pan, Deputy Minister Tu, Director Chen, Chairman Jen of the Taiwan Agricultural Exchange Association, Secretary Liao, and all distinguished agricultural experts, teachers, and seniors—good morning, everyone. I am Chiu, Yen-Hsin, serving at the Agricultural Seed Improvement and Propagation Station, Ministry of Agriculture. It is a great honor to stand here today, on behalf of the selected Top Ten Agricultural Experts, to deliver this speech.
First and foremost, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the organizers: the International Kiwanis Club and the Taiwan Agricultural Exchange Association. It is because of this selection mechanism and award platform that the efforts of people working hard across various agricultural fields can be recognized and appreciated by the industry, government, academia, and society.
I firmly believe this honor does not belong solely to the individual but also to the research teams behind each agricultural expert, the colleagues who have worked alongside us, and the farmers who have brought these achievements to life.
Agriculture is the oldest and most fundamental industry. Yet, it is also the one that requires constant innovation and unwavering dedication. In recent years, we have jointly faced the impacts of extreme climate, threats from pests and diseases, and the pressures brought by rapid international market changes.
Fortunately, our team has had guidance from mentors and senior experts, as well as many like-minded research and extension partners. Through the collaborative efforts of industry, academia, and public sectors, we have integrated research and field practices, enabling Taiwan’s agriculture to repeatedly break through limitations. This has turned crises into opportunities for progress, creating new value.
The ten agricultural experts present here today may come from different fields, but we share common goals:
- To bring science and technology from the laboratory to the fields, serving the industry.
- To spread research results from experimental sites into farmers’ daily production.
This injects new vitality into the industry, enhancing efficiency and resilience. It is the key to agriculture’s continuous evolution toward intelligence and sustainability.
“Agriculture prospers, the nation prospers.” Agriculture is not only the foundation of people’s livelihood but also the cornerstone of national sustainable development. Only through continuous cultivation, inheritance, and courageous innovation in agriculture can the nation truly be equipped to face various environmental challenges and changes.
Looking ahead, we will continue to uphold this sense of mission and strive to:
1. Industry aspect: Keep investing in research and application to help improve farmers’ productivity and the added value of agricultural products.
2. Policy aspect: Implement agricultural strategies focused on “intelligent resilience and sustainable security” to ensure steady development of the overall agricultural environment.
3. International aspect: Actively engage with the global community, present Taiwan’s agricultural technology on the international academic stage, and enable Taiwan’s agricultural products, through impartial third-party certification, to shine in the global market.
Finally, once again, my deepest gratitude goes to the International Kiwanis Club and the Taiwan Agricultural Exchange Association, as well as to the President for receiving us and offering encouragement.
Let us carry forward the spirit of “Agriculture prospers, the nation prospers” and, with health, resilience, and sustainability, build a stronger future for Taiwan and global agriculture.
Thank you, everyone.
- Dr. Chiu, Yen-Hsin with the President
- Dr. Chiu, Yen-Hsin’s Acceptance Speech
- Group Photo of the 49th National Top Ten Outstanding Agricultural Experts
