Background and Goals
- With
increasing awareness of environmental protection, animal welfare, and resource
circular reuse, the modernization of TSC's livestock operations has become
urgent. The livestock division has proposed a reconstruction plan to build new
green-energy pig farms that balance economic and environmental considerations,
aiming to increase production capacity, reduce odor generation, and enhance
animal welfare while providing sufficient, safe, and hygienic pork products to
society and assisting in the upgrading of Taiwan's agricultural and livestock
industries.
- This
project involves a total investment of NT$12.4 billion to complete the
modernization reconstruction of 13 livestock farms. After reconstruction, the
project is estimated to produce 500,000 pigs annually, comprehensively
enhancing the added value of livestock products.
Implementation Progress
- The
first phase of pig farm reconstruction (six farms total: two each in Taichung,
Yunlin, and Tainan) has been completed, with each farm undergoing functional
testing, trial operation, and acceptance.
- The
second phase of pig farm reconstruction (seven farms total: two in Chiayi and
five in Pingtung): Chiayi Lutsao Farm, Pingtung Silin II Farm, Pingtung Daxiang
I Farm, and Daxiang II Farm began receiving pigs in late July 2024, with trial
operation expected to commence in March 2025. Chiayi Lutsao Farm, Pingtung
Xincu Farm, and Silin I Farm are in final completion stages, with Lutsao Farm
and Silin I Farm receiving pigs for testing in August 2024 to address
deficiencies.
Future Development Plan
- Reverse
the image of neighboring facilities and enhance environmental benefits of
livestock farms, fulfilling corporate social responsibility and promoting the
upgrading of Taiwan's pig farming industry to achieve circular economy goals.
- By
installing biogas facilities, enhance experience in anaerobic fermentation,
desulfurization, and biogas power generation operations. Combined with external
pig farmer observation, training, and hands-on practice, assist in improving
Taiwan's overall biogas technology.
Expected Benefits
- Transform
livestock farming into "friendly spaces, eco-friendly pig farming, and
green energy industry."
- Biogas
power generation target: 7.88 million kWh/year; Solar power generation target:
48 million kWh/year.
- Establish
modern pig farming models, create employment opportunities, and increase young
farmer income.
- Modern
negative pressure water curtain pig barns compared to traditional livestock
barns can reduce wastewater by over 75%.
Collaboration Partners and Opportunities
- Collaborate
with potential fertilizer manufacturers to provide biogas residue as raw
material for fertilizer production.
- Drive
the private pig farming industry to undergo modernization and upgrading.
