Typhoon Bavi Approaches Taiwan as Taoyuan Strengthens Agricultural Disaster Preparations
Taoyuan City, Taiwan (July 9, 2026)— As Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan, the Taoyuan City Government has activated comprehensive agricultural disaster response measures to protect farming operations and ensure a stable supply of vegetables and other agricultural products during the storm.
The Taoyuan Agriculture Bureau announced that the city’s fruit and vegetable market has prepared a rolling frozen vegetable storage reserve of approximately 95 metric tons. The reserve can be released and distributed based on market demand to help maintain food supply stability and prevent possible shortages during the typhoon.
Agriculture Bureau Director Chen Kuan-Yi said that district offices, farmers’ associations, agricultural production groups, and aquaculture operators have been instructed to strengthen disaster prevention preparations. Government personnel are also continuing inspections of rice fields, farms, vegetable cultivation facilities, and the Taoyuan Fruit and Vegetable Market to assess typhoon readiness and ensure stable vegetable distribution.
The Agriculture Bureau reported that the average wholesale vegetable price on July 8 was NT$45.7 per kilogram, representing an increase of about 20% to 30% compared with the previous week. However, officials said that overall supply remains sufficient and market conditions are currently stable.
Taoyuan Fruit and Vegetable Company Chairperson Lu Shu-Chen said the city’s emergency vegetable reserves are well prepared, with around 95 metric tons of stored vegetables, including cabbage, potatoes, white radish, Chinese cabbage, and other durable produce. These supplies can be released during the typhoon period if needed.
The General Manager of Bade District Farmers’ Association, Wu Chia-Hui, said farmers and agricultural production teams have already been reminded to complete typhoon preparations. If agricultural losses occur due to Typhoon Bavi, the association will work with government agencies to conduct damage assessments and provide necessary assistance.
Aside from agricultural preparations, the Taoyuan Agriculture Bureau has also strengthened typhoon protection measures at fishing ports. Fishermen have been advised through local fishing associations to move vessels into safe harbor areas and reinforce boat mooring systems to reduce possible damage caused by strong winds and waves.
The Agriculture Bureau also reminded farmers that disaster prevention information is available through the Taoyuan Smart Agriculture Disaster Prevention Platform and the “Taoyuan Smart Farming Assistant” LINE Bot service, which provides weather alerts and crop protection recommendations based on individual farming locations.
Authorities continue to monitor Typhoon Bavi closely and maintain emergency response measures to safeguard agricultural production, fishermen, and the public food supply in Taoyuan City.
