NCKU has long engaged various research teams in agricultural and fishery studies, working closely with local farmers and fishers to address challenges, increase food production, and foster eco-friendly practices. This includes initiatives in soil improvement, pest prediction, eco-friendly fertilizers, and sustainable aquaculture.
In terms of biotechnology applications, the microbiology team from NCKU’s Department of Life Sciences has focused on enhancing the quality and international competitiveness of Taiwan’s coffee. They have developed diverse fermentation formulas using yeast and lactic acid bacteria to improve coffee flavor profiles, elevating the taste and quality of Taiwan’s coffee. The team also plans to integrate nutritional management in coffee plantations and optimize the fermentation process and nutritional content through microbial technology to create a high-quality, sustainable coffee industry.
Additionally, NCKU actively promotes microbial farming methods, collaborating with local young farmers to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides while cultivating healthy, disease-resistant rice. By introducing food and agricultural education along with eco-tourism, they foster local industry innovation and enhance product value.
NCKU also offers courses like "Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture and Conservation," which teaches students about potential developments in agricultural biotechnology and species conservation with applications in agriculture and the food industry. In "Urban Agriculture: Plant Production and Utilization," students learn about garden design, soil quality improvement through microbes and organic matter, bed design, and the planting, production, and management of vegetables, flowers, fruits, and medicinal plants. The course also includes cooking, processing, and other uses of produce, promoting culinary and healthy eating concepts. Moreover, courses such as "USR Realization: Natural Agriculture and Organic Agriculture" emphasize hands-on practice, allowing students to cultivate their own plots on campus. Following global trends in sustainable farming, students prepare soil, weed, plant, and care for crops until maturity, culminating in a harvest party to enjoy their own hand-grown produce.
In terms of biotechnology applications, the microbiology team from NCKU’s Department of Life Sciences has focused on enhancing the quality and international competitiveness of Taiwan’s coffee. They have developed diverse fermentation formulas using yeast and lactic acid bacteria to improve coffee flavor profiles, elevating the taste and quality of Taiwan’s coffee. The team also plans to integrate nutritional management in coffee plantations and optimize the fermentation process and nutritional content through microbial technology to create a high-quality, sustainable coffee industry.
Additionally, NCKU actively promotes microbial farming methods, collaborating with local young farmers to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides while cultivating healthy, disease-resistant rice. By introducing food and agricultural education along with eco-tourism, they foster local industry innovation and enhance product value.
NCKU also offers courses like "Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture and Conservation," which teaches students about potential developments in agricultural biotechnology and species conservation with applications in agriculture and the food industry. In "Urban Agriculture: Plant Production and Utilization," students learn about garden design, soil quality improvement through microbes and organic matter, bed design, and the planting, production, and management of vegetables, flowers, fruits, and medicinal plants. The course also includes cooking, processing, and other uses of produce, promoting culinary and healthy eating concepts. Moreover, courses such as "USR Realization: Natural Agriculture and Organic Agriculture" emphasize hands-on practice, allowing students to cultivate their own plots on campus. Following global trends in sustainable farming, students prepare soil, weed, plant, and care for crops until maturity, culminating in a harvest party to enjoy their own hand-grown produce.