The legislature yesterday passed amendments raising the monthly allowance for elderly farmers to NT$15,000 (US$458) from NT$8,110 and eased eligibility requirements, with the changes taking effect retroactively from July 1.Passed in a third reading following a vote, the amendments also introduce a m. Add TT as Preferred Source The legislature yesterday passed amendments raising the monthly allowance for elderly farmers to NT$15,000 (US$458) from NT$8,110 and eased eligibility requirements, with the changes.