The price of Nantou famous tea tea is sluggish. County Magistrate Xu Shuhua: Make every effort to strive for central subsidies and expand channels

Mingjian Township in Nantou is the largest tea-producing area in China, but it has recently faced a sharp decline in the price of tea leaves.

In response to the recent downturn in tea tea prices in Mingjian Township, Nantou County, county councilor Song Huailin was worried about the impact on the development of the tea industry during a parliamentary inquiry today (5th) and asked the county government to develop countermeasures. County head Xu Shuhua responded to the inquiry and said that the county government has compiled local feedback and forwarded it to the Ministry of Agriculture, hoping that the central government will provide substantial subsidies. She emphasized that the fundamental way to solve the problem still lies in actively opening up sales channels. The county government will continue to promote diversified marketing and make every effort to protect the livelihood of tea farmers.

Xu Shuhua pointed out that tea farmers in Mingjian Township reported that tea green prices were low due to changes in the export sector and reduced consumption willingness in major customer source markets. To this end, the county government not only asked legislators You Hao and Ma Wenjun to assist in inviting the Ministry of Agriculture for talks, but also appointed the deputy director of the Agriculture Department to attend the meeting to gain an in-depth understanding of the central subsidy regulations. If there is a corresponding mechanism, the county government will fully cooperate to win central subsidies.

Xu Shuhua said that the county government is also coordinating with the Mingjian Township Farmers' Association to evaluate the farmers' association's assistance in procurement and marketing. The Nantou World Tea Expo is currently being held, and the county government is also providing financial subsidies to help farmers obtain substantial benefits through actual promotion.

Xu Shuhua emphasized that with the adjustment of international tariff policies, Nantou agriculture is facing new challenges. As long as the central government has suitable marketing channels, the county government will actively participate, hoping to eliminate political and external interference, expand diversified overseas markets, and create a broader outlet for agricultural products.

Regarding the recent downturn in tea green prices in Mingjian Township, County Magistrate Xu Shuhua said that she would make every effort to strive for subsidies and expand sales channels.