Bananas have been especially important as an export item, and there have been many improvements in production and marketing of bananas in recent years. In terms of cultivated area, citrus fruits are most important. Improvements in cultivation techniques have led to higher quality significantly. These are popular at home and also an important export commodity. Meat output has increased tenfold since 1952.
Livestock now accounts for over one-third of the total agricultural production value.
Private poultry farms are increasingly large-scale and commercialized, making a major contribution to nutrition. The industry has made great improvement in breeding, raising,and quality. Hogs have already replaced rice as the top value agricultural product in Taiwan. The problem is that the industry has also generated a lot of waste. Electrified slaughtering has become a standard practice.