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Taiwanese young farmers achieve success in rice competition and market testing
In Taiwan, young farmers are gaining recognition through specialized agricultural achievements and innovative market testing.
In Yilan, 24-year-old Lan Song-kai won the 2026 Yilan Premium Rice Competition. A member of a multi-generational farming family, Lan has been involved in rice cultivation for eight years and currently manages over 30 hectares. His victory highlights the role of professional technical skills and generational succession in the local rice industry.
In Miaoli, the county government utilized the 2026 Houlong Coast Music Festival to conduct market testing for agricultural products. Young farmer Peng Yan-hao saw high demand for processed blueberry products, selling out 300 cups of blueberry beer (6% alcohol) and 60 cups of blueberry sparkling vinegar within three hours. The Miaoli County Government Agriculture Department intends to use these results to help farmers transition from traditional sales models to targeting diverse consumer demographics.
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Lan Song-kai · Miaoli County · Miaoli County Government · Peng Yan-hao · Yilan County
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The blueberry beer has an alcohol content of 6%. www.thehubnews.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lan Song-kai has been involved in rice cultivation for 8 years. cenews.com.tw
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Miaoli County Government used the music festival to test agricultural products with different consumer groups. www.thehubnews.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lan Song-kai manages a cultivation area of over 30 hectares. cenews.com.tw
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lan Song-kai won the 2026 Yilan Premium Rice Competition. cenews.com.tw
- [● 2 SOURCES] Peng Yan-hao sold 300 cups of blueberry beer and 60 cups of blueberry sparkling vinegar at a music festival. www.thehubnews.net