Press Release | Headquarters.ai at AI in Agriculture: Smart Farming Forum — The Era of Data-Driven Farming Has Arrived!

Headquarter.ai  (AWS ISV Partner) CEO Chien-Chang Huang presented multiple success stories of Generative AI in both central and local government—highlighting how Agentic Workflows are already streamlining tax analysis, health inspections, and application reviews.

The AI in Agriculture: Smart Farming Forum, hosted by the Kaohsiung Farmers’ Association and legislator Chih-Chieh Hsu’s office, and guided by Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Kaohsiung City Government, took place today (21st June) at the Fullon Hotel Kaohsiung. The event brought together central and local government leaders, agricultural associations, enterprises, and academic experts. Over a hundred farmers and young agricultural representatives joined, reflecting the strong momentum behind bringing AI into the fields.

Legislator: AI must go beyond cities into farmers’ daily lives

In his opening remarks, Legislator Chih-Chieh Hsu stressed that “AI should not remain confined to tech industries or urban applications—it must enter agriculture and the daily lives of farmers.” He noted that with challenges such as labor shortages, climate risks, and an aging production structure, AI can strengthen agricultural resilience if applied in areas like climate forecasting, pest monitoring, smart irrigation, and supply-demand modeling.

Hsu also highlighted the upcoming Fundamental Law on Artificial Intelligence, which is expected to undergo substantive review in the next legislative session. He emphasized that southern Taiwan, particularly Kaohsiung, is becoming a hub for AI hardware and applications, connected to major developments such as TSMC’s new sites, technology parks in Chiayi, Tainan, Lujhu, and Qiaotou, as well as the Asia New Bay Area innovation corridor. With its rich natural resources and mature agricultural base, Kaohsiung’s future AI transformation will also hinge on smart agriculture as a pillar industry.

Ministry of Agriculture: Smart Agriculture 2.0 underway

Deputy Minister Chao-Chin Huang reviewed progress since the smart agriculture policy began in 2017: 480 smart farming sites, 194 technology transfers, and 8 spin-off startups. He cited examples from Taocheng Shicai and Super Qin Enterprise, where AI has already helped conserve water, save labor, and stabilize production. Looking forward, the ministry will expand Smart Agriculture 2.0 around four pillars: intelligence, resilience, sustainability, and safety—including digital farmer ID cards, big data platforms, and AI-powered disaster response tools.

Kaohsiung City: Building a smart agriculture ecosystem

City Secretary-General Tien-Kuei Kuo emphasized Kaohsiung’s strong AIoT foundations, noting open agricultural data platforms and cross-domain pilot projects. By linking with the Asia New Bay Area Science Park, Kaohsiung is positioned to become a living lab for smart agriculture.

Agriculture Bureau Director Chih-Wang Yao added that this year’s municipal subsidy program will support the adoption of smart sensing systems, smart machinery, digital solutions, and data-driven platforms like Kaohsiung Agriculture Now. These initiatives aim to accelerate smart agriculture adoption across the region.

Farmers’ associations: Strengthening digital literacy

Farmers’ Association Chairman Jung-Nan Yang underlined efforts in digital literacy education and digital platform adoption, calling for stronger collaboration across government, academia, and industry to upgrade regional agriculture strategies.

From global insights to hands-on applications

The forum unfolded in two parts. The morning session focused on global AI trends and their implications for agriculture. Speakers included Chun-Ming Huang, Chairman of III (Institute for Information Industry), who analyzed AI governance, sustainable business models, and data trust in a pre-recorded keynote. Additional perspectives came from Ting-Yi Chan, Chair of the Taiwan Digital Trust Association, and Deloitte Taiwan’s senior risk advisory leader Shao-Chun Wen, who shared insights on institutional design, enterprise transformation, and farmer digital readiness.

The afternoon session shifted to practical applications. AWS partner Huainan Global’s AIoT Director, Chih-Sheng Hsiao, shared real-world IoT integration use cases—including sensor networks, cloud data pipelines, and automated farming solutions. Headquarter.ai  (AWS ISV Partner) CEO Chien-Chang Huang presented multiple success stories of Generative AI in both central and local government—highlighting how Agentic Workflows are already streamlining tax analysis, health inspections, and application reviews.

Planting AI as a seed for real results

The event showcased the diversity of AI’s potential benefits: simplifying subsidy applications, shortening processing times, and enabling civil servants to interpret regulations more efficiently. Attendees actively engaged in Q&A, underscoring the high level of interest and readiness for AI adoption among local farmers and officials.

As Legislator Hsu concluded: “Through this forum, we hope to spark more real-world AI applications in agriculture—so that AI is no longer just a buzzword, but a seed technology truly planted in the soil, delivering tangible results for farmers.”

The forum successfully built a cross-sector platform connecting government, industry, academia, and farmers. Organizers pledged to continue expanding pilot sites and educational programs—ensuring that AI tools not only reach the farms but also empower farmers in their daily work, advancing Taiwan’s vision of smart and sustainable agriculture.