TAIWAN-MADE agricultural drones using GPS, waypoints and radar sensors to fly pre-programmed paths over fields without human steering, as well as those developed by firms like Thunder Tiger and Geosat that are equipped with multispectral cameras and AI to scan crops and spray precise amounts of fertilizer or pesticide, are examples of autonomous mobile robots for smart farming.
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Taiwanese companies are bringing agricultural robots, livestock automation and other smart-farming technologies to the Philippines as local businesses look for ways to raise productivity and strengthen food supply chains.
The technologies will be featured at the Agritech & Food Pavilion of Taiwan Expo 2026 in Manila, offering Philippine agribusinesses potential solutions for labor efficiency, livestock management, food production and climate resilience.
Autonomous Mobile Robots
Among the featured products are Autonomous Mobile Robots designed to handle repetitive agricultural tasks, along with smart environmental control systems for poultry and swine operations.
The showcase will also include technologies for smart farming, livestock automation, organic production and cold-chain management.
The expo comes as the Philippine government steps up efforts to modernize agriculture. In May, the Department of Agriculture launched the Philippine Sustainable Agriculture Transformation Program, supported by a $1-billion World Bank financing package intended to improve farm productivity, food supply stability and climate resilience.
Taiwanese technology providers
For Taiwanese technology providers, the initiative presents opportunities to expand into a Philippine agricultural market facing pressure to produce more efficiently while reducing resource use and strengthening supply chains.
The pavilion will also feature Taiwanese agricultural and food products, including Phalaenopsis orchids, high-mountain teas and specialty food products. These will be presented to Philippine importers, distributors, retailers and food businesses seeking new products for the local market.
Growing Philippine presence
Taiwan Expo’s growing presence in the Philippines reflects rising commercial interest between the two markets. Its 2025 edition drew more than 10,000 visitors and buyers and generated about $53.4 million in business opportunities.
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