New sesame variety createdStaff writer, with CNAA Tainan agricultural research station has developed a new sesame variety, “Tainan No. 2,” with 35 percent lower production costs and higher oil content, boosting the competitiveness of Taiwan’s domestic sesame industry. Taiwan relies heavily on imported sesame, with domestic production accounting for only a small fraction, Ministry of Agriculture data showed. 2” sesame variety is pictured on a farm in southern Taiwan in an undated photograph. Photo courtesy of the Tainan District Agricultural Research and Extension StationTo increase domestic production, the research station has been promoting “Tainan No.

Source: Taipei Times February 19, 2026 17:22 UTC