Center of Institutional Research & Development, National Formosa University

2018 Development Seminar

The 107th Academic Year University Development Seminar of our school was successfully held on January 8, 108, at the Administrative Building of our university. The seminar was personally hosted by the President and featured Vice President Zhen-Wen Huang from National Chung Hsing University, Dean Hu-Sheng Lu of the College of Bioresources and Agriculture at National Taiwan University, and Director Ming-Che Tsai of NTU Experimental Forest, who shared presentations focused on agricultural technology to provide reference for the future development of our Department of Agricultural Technology.

The first speaker was Vice President Zhen-Wen Huang from National Chung Hsing University. Previously serving as Director of the Agricultural Extension Center, he has led diverse developments in teaching and programs across the College of Bioresources and Agriculture. He has extensive experience in international collaborations and has established global degree programs to recruit overseas students, encouraging research on globally relevant agricultural and natural resource issues. Additionally, the university has applied interdisciplinary approaches to pioneer the research and application of microbial fertilizers in Taiwan. The development of "biotech fertilizers," leveraging soil microbes and enzyme technologies, addresses soil-borne problems in traditional agriculture and supports goals of high-quality, eco-friendly, and safe agricultural production.

The second speaker was Director Ming-Che Tsai from NTU Experimental Forest. He shared efforts in Europe regarding the application of agricultural technology, such as integrating big data from local weather stations, satellites, and sensors for field measurements. The collected data can guide crop growth management and enable remote control of agricultural machinery for sowing, fertilizing, and other operations. This approach reduces resource waste and promotes environmental sustainability. Furthermore, with increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to global climate change, such as prolonged droughts and heavy rainfall, agricultural and economic crop yields are heavily impacted. Beyond developing stress-resistant species, smart technologies can help address contemporary agricultural challenges.

At the conclusion of the seminar, our Vice President Yang reported on the current status of establishing the Department of Agricultural Technology. Dean Hu-Sheng Lu from NTU offered suggestions, providing a more comprehensive perspective for planning the department. This seminar also helped unify our staff’s vision, fostering a high-quality, collaborative team.