After 30 years of overseas business, Taiwanese entrepreneur Chen Youzhi returned to his hometown of Kaohsiung six years ago. Inspired by a delightful cup of coffee and the scenic beauty of the Tianliao Mountain area, Chen purchased a 5-hectare plot of land, earning him mockery from friends who joked about buying a mountain for the sake of a cup of coffee.
However, traditional coffee cultivation methods proved to be labor-intensive and futile. Undeterred, Chen, armed with his engineering background, resolved to integrate advanced agricultural technology from abroad, employing AI intelligence for cultivation. Over the past five years, through continuous refinement and improvement based on trial and error, he successfully developed an innovative agricultural smart network that combines artificial intelligence, big data detection, and remote control systems. Chen has acquired multiple patents, establishing himself as a leading expert in smart agriculture in Taiwan.
The Tianliao Coffee Bio-Tech Estate, now employing AI-driven agriculture, yields coffee beans with specifications resembling plump cherries, a sight that captivates observers. The estate's success lies in its pioneering use of AI technology.Utilizing AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) technology, the Tianliao Coffee Bio-Tech Estate has expanded its economic footprint. Leveraging big data, the estate incorporates intelligent agriculture applications, integrating resource monitoring for aquaculture, control of soil fertility through soil testing, operation of drip irrigation systems, and a unique acid-wash drip method for soil improvement.