page_title: Agriculture in Taiwan
section_title: Empire of Japan
hierarchical_section_title: Agriculture in Taiwan / History / Empire of Japan
caption_attribution_description: 中文: 在某果菜市場，臺北。
context_page_description: Agriculture is one of the main industries in Taiwan. It contributes to the food security, rural development and conservation of Taiwan. Around 24% of Taiwan's land is used for farming.
context_section_description: During the Empire of Japan, the Japanese greatly improved the agriculture sectors in Taiwan. They built concrete dams, reservoirs and aqueducts which forms an extensive irrigation system, such as the Chianan Irrigation. Arable land for rice and sugarcane productions increased by more than 74% and 30% respectively. They also established farmers' associations. Agriculture sector dominated the economy of Taiwan at that time. In 1904, 23% area of Taiwan was used as agricultural land.
caption: At a Fruit and Vegetable Market in Taihoku 1938-1942
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