Local governments, farmers, agricultural corporations and private institutions, etc.
Background
(External) Agricultural competitiveness should be strengthened as competition with massive capital-intensive overseas agriculture and pressure to open the domestic market through FTAs are increasing
(Internal) Despite various support measures in the agricultural sector, new alternative income source should be explored to have price competitiveness and address weakened agricultural competitiveness
Purpose of Project
To promote projects for the expansion of basis, infrastructure, competitiveness, and related industries in order to raise farmers’ income by stimulating the distribution of domestic horses
Project Details
Expansion of basis
Promoting horse-riding experience and tourism: To support students’ horse-riding experience and rural horse-riding tourism
Expanding the basis of horse-riding: To support the operation of youth horse-riding clubs and introduce equestrian ability certification system, etc.
Supporting horse-riding contest: To support horse-riding contest
Infrastructure
Promoting Horse Industry Special Zone: To promote the Horse Industry Special Zone
Building horse-riding facility & complex for rural and fishing communities: To build and renovate public horse-riding facilities, build and renovate public horse-riding facilities for rural and fishing communities, establish horse-riding training center for youth, and build bridle paths.
Creating basis for horse meat distribution: To promote horse meat consumption, and lay the foundation for auction
Competitiveness of horse farms
Supporting professional riding horse producing farms: To promote competitiveness of professional institutions and support nurturing professionals in the horse industry
Utilizing retired horses: To support the utilization of retired horses
Competitiveness of the Horse Industry
Fostering the recruitment of professional manpower in the horse industry: To boost competitiveness of professional manpower fostering institutions and to nurture professionals in the horse industry
Building the sustainable growth system in the horse industry: To build comprehensive information support system of the horse industry and strengthen the operation and function of related agencies
