Major’s Remarks:
1. The cold storage facility at the Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market is nearing completion. Known as the most beautiful fruit and vegetable market, it currently lacks a freezing and cold chain system, which limits the shelf life of fresh produce. The cold chain system is scheduled to go online early next year. The Agriculture Bureau is requested to oversee the development of usage guidelines, ensure effective cost control and performance management, and work in close cooperation with the soon-to-be-operational Yujing Cold Chain Logistics Center and Jiang Jun Smart Aquatic Products Processing Center, with a clear division of responsibilities. By leveraging these three major cold chain logistics hubs in Tainan, the goal is to regulate the production and sales of crops, fruits, vegetables, and aquatic products, thereby extending the shelf life of Tainan’s high-quality agricultural and specialty products and ensuring the best quality for consumers throughout the extended freshness period.
2. Tainan’s industry is rapidly developing, and population migration continues to increase, leading to growing demands for roads and transportation. The Urban Development Bureau and Land Administration Bureau are urged to incorporate a pedestrian-centered approach into urban planning and land consolidation, addressing both pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and parking needs. This approach aims to improve the negative perception that non-residents have of Tainan’s transportation system. The central government has allocated a budget of 40 billion NTD over four years. Relevant bureaus and departments are requested to collaborate with the central government to optimize the city’s road systems and signage jointly. This will allow various city reforms to be implemented simultaneously, enhancing the efficiency of public fund utilization.
3. The management of various disaster subsidies should align with the central government’s guidelines of leniency, speed, and simplicity. In addition, with New Zealand’s fresh milk soon to be imported into Taiwan tariff-free, the Agriculture Bureau is requested to explore ways to support the transformation of Tainan’s dairy industry.