Table 4. Summary of education-industry-policy strategies to respond to the rariff-free era

Sector Core strategy Key actions Expected outcomes
Education (universities & research institutes) Multidisciplinary integrated education FTA, distribution, smart farming, ESG supply chain, food science, and quality management curriculum Development of industry-ready workforce
Project- and practice-based training Hands-on training comparing domestic vs. imported dairy products (composition, microbiology, quality testing) Strengthening of practical quality-control expertise
Education linked with industrial and policy needs Collaboration with dairy associations, cooperatives, and dairy companies on joint projects Enhanced field competency
Industry (dairy farms, processors, food companies) Production efficiency improvement Smart automation, expanded use of robot milking and automated feeding systems Lower production costs and stronger competitiveness
Premium product strategy Organic and pasture-based products, A2 milk, high-value fermented products Higher price competitiveness and stronger brand value
Supply-chain optimization Efficient use of imported ingredients + differentiated premium domestic products Expanded multi-portfolio structure
Government (policy) Transition-support policies Structural adjustment support, stabilization of dairy farming systems Sustainable dairy sector
Price and supply stabilization Enhanced support for milk-powder storage, TRQ management, and price-stability programs Reduced market volatility
Strengthening food safety and quality standards Harmonized domestic quality standards and safety monitoring systems Increased consumer trust
FTA, free trade agreement; TRQ, tariff rate quota.