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The carnations produced in Tianwei Township, Changhua County account for over 80% of the national supply. However, due to climate impacts, the seedling period has experienced a loss of approximately 30%, leading to a decrease in production and an expected rise in prices. With Mother's Day approaching, farmers remind the public to place orders in advance. This year, the wholesale price of carnations has reached 8 to 9 NT dollars per stem, which is higher than the 5 to 6 NT dollars of previous years, while the agricultural association maintains a price of 20 NT dollars per stem. Agricultural Association Secretary-General Wu Zhengxian pointed out that the quality of carnation seedlings is poor, and the future production cannot meet market demand.

Mother's Day is approaching, and the symbolic flower, the carnation, has entered its production period, with Changhua County's Tianwei Township accounting for over 80% of the national output. However, due to climate change affecting the seeding period, there is a loss of about 30%, and poor-quality seedlings are causing difficulties for subsequent growth. Additionally, the later-cultivated carnation seedlings may not meet the market demand in time for Mother's Day. The director-general of the agricultural association stated that this year's carnation yield is insufficient, and prices are expected to rise, encouraging those who wish to purchase to place orders in advance.

The director-general of the agricultural association pointed out that unstable weather during the seedling stage has resulted in a decline in the rate of successful cultivation, leading to a loss of about 30%. This year's yield is primarily intended to supply the Mother's Day market, but even though carnation seedlings grown after the weather stabilizes have not been damaged, they still struggle to meet market demand. According to expert analysis, supplying carnations for Mother's Day requires cultivating the parent plants starting in July of last year, taking side shoots in October, and after about five months of planting, they can be harvested.

A farmer who has been cultivating carnations for over 10 years stated that last year's abnormal weather, including typhoons and extreme conditions, affected the yield of carnation seedlings, making it difficult for farmers to purchase healthy plants. Even if they could buy them, the quality was poor, resulting in secondary losses. Although the market price of carnations is higher than in previous years, it still fails to compensate for farmers' losses.

Data from the agricultural association shows that Changhua is a major production area for carnations, with the planting area in Tianwei being about 25 hectares, accounting for over 80% of the national output. This year's carnation yield in Tianwei has decreased, which will inevitably affect prices, with an expected rise. The current market price per stem is about 8 to 9 yuan, while the price during the same period in previous years was only 5 to 6 yuan, indicating a significant price increase this year. As Mother's Day approaches, prices will continue to climb, but the carnations sold by the agricultural association will not increase in price and will remain at 20 yuan per stem. The agricultural association reminds that due to insufficient production, those who wish to purchase should place orders with the association or flower growers in advance.