The output of arrow bamboo shoots decreased due to drought, and the Eastern District Branch built water storage facilities to save the impact of drought.

In January and February this year, there was less precipitation than in previous years, affecting the production of many kinds of crops. so far, the Agriculture and Food Administration has announced that plum, bamboo shoots, litchi and other crops in some areas have been affected by drought as cash relief projects for agricultural natural disasters. Chen Changzen, director of the East Division of the Agriculture and Food Department, said that due to the lack of rain this year, the situation of bamboo shoots was not good, and the growth of bamboo shoots was not good because of the warm winter. At present, arrow bamboo shoots in Guangfu Township, Hualien County have been announced as a cash relief project for natural disasters.

Hualien retrocession arrow bamboo shoots list of natural disaster cash relief

The area of bamboo shoots planted throughout the country is concentrated in Hualien and Ilan, while Guangfu Township in Hualien County is the main producing area. Chen Changcen said that the growth of arrow bamboo shoots was generally poor this year. After inspection by the township government office, the improvement field, the Eastern District Branch, and other units, it was found that the yield reduction was related to the weather in January and February, and was supported by meteorological data. It is initially estimated that the bamboo shoot area affected more than 100 hectares.

From now to the 26th, farmers affected by bamboo shoots in Guangfu Township, Hualien County can apply to the local township office for the "cash relief program and quota for agricultural natural disasters" of 36,000 yuan per hectare.

The Bureau of soil and Water Conservation provides subsidies for water storage facilities

Chen Changzen also said that most farmers in Hualien plant bamboo shoots on hillsides, but there are few local water storage facilities, which has a greater impact when drought occurs. The Bureau of soil and Water Conservation also has relevant plans to subsidize water storage facilities. At present, farmers are also asked to evaluate whether to set up equipment. It can be irrigated when bamboo shoots grow in the future, and do not become "watching the heavenly fields."

Chen Shuyuan, director of the Hualien Branch of the Bureau of soil and Water Conservation, said that at present, the Bureau of soil and Water Conservation provides subsidies related to water storage facilities such as cisterns or ponds for personal use. if farmers have a need for water storage facilities, they can apply to the Bureau of soil and Water Conservation.