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10-10-2008 : Live chicken supply
09-10-2008 : Live chicken supply
08-10-2008 : Live chicken supply
07-10-2008 : Live chicken supply
06-10-2008 : Live chicken supply
05-10-2008 : Live chicken supply
04-10-2008 : Live chicken supply
03-10-2008 : Live chicken supply
02-10-2008 : Live chicken supply
01-10-2008 : Live chicken supply
30-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
29-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
28-09-2008 : Public co-operation sought to keep HK free from rabies
28-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
27-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
26-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
25-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
24-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
23-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
22-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
21-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
20-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
19-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
18-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
17-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
16-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
15-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
14-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
13-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
12-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
11-09-2008 :
Public urged to observe fire safety and keep countryside clean
11-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
10-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
09-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
08-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
07-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
06-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
05-09-2008 :
Country and Marine Parks Board to meet next Thursday
05-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
04-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
03-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
02-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
01-09-2008 : Live chicken supply
31-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
30-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
29-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
28-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
27-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
26-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
25-08-2008 :
Relief for mariculturists affected by Typhoon Nuri
25-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
24-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
23-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
22-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
22-08-2008 :
Temporary closure of the HK Wetland Park
21-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
20-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
19-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
18-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
17-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
16-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
15-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
14-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
13-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
12-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
11-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
10-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
09-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
08-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
07-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
06-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
06-08-2008 : Temporary close of the HK Wetland Park
05-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
04-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
03-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
02-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
01-08-2008 : Live chicken supply
31-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
30-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
29-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
28-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
27-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
26-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
25-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
24-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
23-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
22-07-2008 : AFCD introduces new vegetable varieties to local organic farmers
22-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
21-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
20-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
19-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
18-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
17-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
16-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
15-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
14-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
13-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
12-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
11-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
10-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
09-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
08-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
07-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
06-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
05-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
04-07-2008 : AFCD meets with chicken farmers
04-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
03-07-2008 : Live chicken supply
02-07-2008 :
Lantau North (Extension) designated as 24th country park
30-06-2008 : Local farms to send chickens to wholesale market tomorrow
27
-06-2008 : Red tide sighted
25
-06-2008 : Temporary close
of the HK Wetland Park due to Typhoon Signal No. 8
19-06-2008 : Registration for emergency relief fund for farmers extended
13-06-2008 : Hikers urged to heed safety tips
13-06-2008 : Red tide sighted
11-06-2008 : Three more markets found to have samples tested positive of H5N1 virus
11-06-2008 : Relief funds for farmers affected by rainstorm
10-06-2008 : Agricultural and fisheries scholarships on offer
07-06-2008 : Wetland Park temporary closed
06-06-2008 : Whale shark found near the waters of Round Island
06-06-2008 : Red tide sighted
14-05-2008 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet next Tuesday
26-04-2008 : Aberdeen Country Park Tree Centre opens today
25-04-2008 : Local farmers on a study tour to Malaysia
25-04-2008 : Red tide sighted
11-04-2008 : Wild ducks found in Lok Ma Chau diagnosed with Botulinum toxicosis
11-04-2008 : Red tides sighted
05-04-2008 : Preventive maintenance slope works in Tai Tam Country Park
03-04-2008 : Red tides sighted
28-03-2008 : Red tide sighted
20-03-2008 : Red tide sighted
15-03-2008 : People reminded not to bring endangered species back to HK
14-03-2008 : Peregrine Falcon tests positive for H5N1 virus
14-03-2008 : Red tide sighted
12-03-2008 : Further relief for fish farmers affected by cold weather
11-03-2008 : Peregrine Falcon tested for H5 virus
07-03-2008 : Oriental magpie robin tests positive for H5N1 virus
07-03-2008 : Red tide sighted
04-03-2008 : Oriental Magpie Robin tested for H5 virus
01-03-2008 : Ngong Ping Nature Centre opens today
29-02-2008 : Red tide sighted
27-02-2008 : Registration period for Emergency Relief Fund for fish farmers extended
26-02-2008 : Mai Po Nature Reserve re-opens tomorrow
22-02-2008 : Red tide sighted
18-02-2008 : Relief for pond fish farmers affected by cold weather
15-02-2008 : Oriental Magpie Robin tests positive for H5N1 virus
14-02-2008 : Relief for mariculturists affected by cold weather
14-02-2008 : Grey Heron tests positive for H5N1 virus
12-02-2008 : Oriental Magpie Robin tested for H5 virus
11-02-2008 : Grey Heron tested for H5 virus
09-02-2008 : Great Egret tests positive for H5N1 virus
05-02-2008 : Great Egret tested for H5 virus
05-02-2008 : Wetland Park opening hours during Chinese New Year Holiday
02-02-2008 : People reminded not to bring in orchids without licence
01-02-2008 : Black-crowned Night Heron tests positive for H5N1 virus
30-01-2008 : Black-crowned Night Heron tested for H5 virus
23-01-2008 : AFCD reminds public not to keep backyard poultry
18-01-2008 : Red tides sighted
14-01-2008 : Detector dogs to combat illegal importation of animals and meat
11-01-2008 : Red tides sighted
09-01-2008 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Tuesday
04-01-2008 : Red tide sighted
04-01-2008 : Mai Po Nature Reserve re-opens today
04-01-2008 : Draft map of Lantau North Country Park for public inspection
28-12-2007 : Red tides sighted
22-12-2007 : AFCD reminds people not to give away animals as gifts
21-12-2007 : Common Buzzard tests positive for H5N1 virus
21-12-2007 : Red tides sighted
20-12-2007 : Public reminded not to bring in endangered species
19-12-2007 : Common Buzzard tested for H5 virus
18-12-2007 : Exercise to ensure AFCD's preparedness for avian influenza outbreak
17-12-2007 : Illegal shipment of live chickens seized
14-12-2007 : Red tide sighted
13-12-2007 : Grey Heron tested positive for H5N1 virus
08-12-2007 : Little Egret tested positive for H5N1 virus
07-12-2007 : Red tide sighted
06-12-2007 : Little Egret tested for H5 virus
24-11-2007 : Little Egret tests positive for H5N1 virus
23-11-2007 : Red tides sighted
21-11-2007 : Little Egret tested for H5 virus
16-11-2007 : Red tide sighted
15-11-2007 : Public invited to discuss marine park services
13-11-2007 : Illegal shipment of snakes and lizards seized
24-09-2007 : Public urged to observe fire safety and keep countryside clean
20-09-2007 : AFCD reminds public not to keep poultry without valid license
12-09-2007 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Tuesday
10-09-2007 : Endangered Species Protection logo design competition 2007
30-08-2007 : Dead juvenile shark found in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park
04-08-2007 : Another sighting of juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
03-08-2007 : Public urged to report illegal veterinary services
01-08-2007 : Another sighting of a juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
30-07-2007 : Another sighting of a juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
28-07-2007 : Sightings of a juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
27-07-2007 : Sightings of a juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
23-07-2007 : Sightings of juvenile sharks in Hoi Ha
22-07-2007 : Sightings of juvenile sharks in Hoi Ha
21-07-2007 : Sightings of juvenile sharks in Hoi Ha
20-07-2007 : Sightings of a juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
20-07-2007 : Red tide sighted
17-07-2007 : Another sighting of a juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
17-07-2007 : Juvenile green turtles set free in Sai Kung
16-07-2007 : Traders found keeping pet birds without valid health certificates
16-07-2007 : Another sighting of a juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
16-07-2007 : New on-line booking system for individual visitors to Wetland Park
15-07-2007 : Sightings of juvenile sharks in Hoi Ha
14-07-2007 : Sightings of juvenile sharks in Hoi Ha
14-07-2007 : People reminded not to buy pets from illegal pet traders
13-07-2007 : Red tide sighted
13-07-2007 : Sightings of juvenile sharks in Hoi Ha
12-07-2007 : Sightings of juvenile sharks in Hoi Ha
11-07-2007 : Public warned not to hunt sharks
09-07-2007 : Another sighting of juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
08-07-2007 : Sightings of juvenile sharks in Hoi Ha
07-07-2007 : Sightings of juvenile sharks in Hoi Ha
06-07-2007 : Another sighting of a juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
05-07-2007 : Another sighting of a juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
04-07-2007 : Sightings of juvenile sharks in Hoi Ha
04-07-2007 : Bird Garden reopens tomorrow
03-07-2007 : Another sighting of juvenile shark in Hoi Ha
01-07-2007 : People advised not to swim or dive in Hoi Ha
22-06-2007 : Agricultural and fisheries scholarships on offer
21-06-2007 : New measures to strengthen control on sale of pet birds
16-06-2007 : H5N1 virus detected from Daurian Starling faeces
15-06-2007 : Red tide sighted
14-06-2007 : Relief fund for farmers affected by heavy rain
13-06-2007 : House Crow tested for H5 virus
08-06-2007 : Red tide sighted
08-06-2007 : Common Magpie tests positive for H5N1 virus
06-06-2007 : AFCD closely monitors red tides
05-06-2007 : Common Magpie tested for H5 virus
01-06-2007 : Red tide sighted
01-06-2007 : Starling tests positive for H5N1 virus
01-06-2007 : Advisory Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries members appointed
29-05-2007 : Starling tested for H5 virus
18-05-2007 : Red tide sighted
17-05-2007 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Tuesday
03-05-2007 : Temporary closure of Plover Cove Country Park Visitor Centre
24-04-2007 : Public invited to discuss marine park services
11-04-2007 : Illegal shipment of snakes seized
04-04-2007 : Wetland Park holiday group tickets available only by reservation
04-04-2007 : Red tides sighted
03-04-2007 : Biofilters to improve water quality in fish culture zones
27-03-2007 : Public asked to report illegal import of animals
27-03-2007 : Public reminded not to bring in endangered species
19-03-2007 : Change in opening hours and closure of Visitor Centres
16-03-2007 : Red tide sighted
14-03-2007 : AFCD acts on allegations of cruelty to monkeys
09-03-2007 : Long-tailed Shrike tests positive for H5N1 virus
07-03-2007 : Long-tailed Shrike tested for H5 virus
02-03-2007 : Scaly-breasted Munia tests positive for H5N1 virus
02-03-2007 : Special operation mounted against avian influenza
01-03-2007 : Special cleansing operation in Sham Shui Po and Mong Kok
28-02-2007 : Scaly-breasted Munia tested for H5 virus
26-02-2007 : Two birds test positive for H5N1 virus
22-02-2007 : Two birds tested for H5 virus
21-02-2007 : Common Kestrel tests positive for H5N1 virus
17-02-2007 : Common Kestrel tested for H5 virus
16-02-2007 : Red tides sighted
16-02-2007 : Wetland Park opening hours during the Chinese New Year Holiday
13-02-2007 : AFCD launches consultation on new pesticide control
13-02-2007 : Two Silver-eared Mesias tested positive for H5N1 virus
12-02-2007 : Code of practice set for pig farms
10-02-2007 : Two Silver-eared Mesias tested for H5 virus
09-02-2007 :
Wetland Park holiday group tickets available only by reservation
09-02-2007 :
Public reminded not to bring in orchids without licence
08-02-2007 :
Blue Magpie tested for H5 virus
02-02-2007 : Red tide sighted
29-01-2007 : Two birds test positive for H5N1 virus
26-01-2007 : House crow tested for H5 virus
25-01-2007 : Peregrine falcon tested for H5 virus
22-01-2007 : Three birds tesetd positive for H5N1 virus
19-01-2007 : White-backed Munia tested for H5 virus
18-01-2007 : Two birds tested for H5 virus
17-01-2007 : Crested Goshawk tests positive for H5N1 virus
16-01-2007 : Pig farms urged to watch out for foot-and-mouth diseaase
13-01-2007 : Crested Goshawk tested for H5 virus
12-01-2007 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Tuesday
10-01-2007 : AFCD explains contract staff employment
09-01-2007 : AFCD seizes illegal animal consignment
06-01-2007 : Scaly-breasted Munia tested positive for H5N1 virus
06-01-2007 : Public urged not to release birds
05-01-2007 : Wetland Park group tickets for Sunday sold out
04-01-2007 : Scaly-breasted Munia tested for H5 virus
03-01-2007 : People urged to report animal cruelty acts
29-12-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
28-12-2006 : AFCD reminds farmers to report pig disease and abnormal death
28-12-2006 : AFCD continues to monitor local pig farms
22-12-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next three days sold out
21-12-2006 : Public reminded not to bring in endangered species
20-12-2006 : AFCD to start second phase of five-day week
15-12-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
11-12-2006 : Hong Kong Wetland Park to introduce new booking system for holiday visitors
08-12-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
06-12-2006 : Heavier penalty for animal cruelty offences approved
01-12-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
01-12-2006 : New ordinance in force to protect endangered species
24-11-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
17-11-2006 : Red tides sighted
17-11-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
12-11-2006 : Public invited to discuss country park services
10-11-2006 : Red tides sighted
10-11-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
28-10-2006 : Wetland Park website temporarily closed down
27-10-2006 : Public cooperation sought to keep HK free from rabies
27-10-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for Chung Yeung holiday sold out
20-10-2006 : Exercise to practise culling local poultry
13-10-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
06-10-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
29-09-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next three days sold out
25-09-2006 : Public invited to discuss marine park services
22-09-2006 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Tuseday
08-09-2006 : Local farmers on a study tour to Korea
01-09-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
29-08-2006 : Pui Pui to be seen in external pool
25-08-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
18-08-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
15-08-2006 : Celebrity croc moves into Wetland Park
11-08-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
07-08-2006 : Relief fund for farmers affected by Typhoon Prapiroon
04-08-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
01-08-2006 : Hikers urged to heed safety tips
28-07-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
21-07-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
14-07-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
07-07-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
30-06-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
30-06-2006 : Red tide sighted
23-06-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets for Sunday sold out
16-06-2006 : Wetland Park group tickets on this Sunday sold out
13-06-2006 : AFCD moves to five-day week
12-06-2006 : Agricultural and fisheries scholarships on offer
09-06-2006 : Red tide sighted
01-06-2006 : Voluntary surrender scheme for pig farmers
30-05-2006 : Security strengthened at Western Wholesale Food Market
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9-05-2006 :
Wetland Park group tickets on Dragon Boat
Festival sold out
19-05-2006 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Tuesday
17-05-2006 : Trading in Cheung Sha Wan Market remains normal
12-05-2006 : Security strengthened at Cheung Sha Wan Market
28-04-2006 : Mainland registered farms ready to provide day-old chicks to HK
21-04-2006 : Public i
nvited to discuss marine park services
12-04-2006 :
Mai Po Nature Reserve to be re-opened
12-04-2006 :
Public invited to discuss country park services
11-04-2006 :
Public reminded not to bring in endangered species without licences
07
-04-2006 : Red tide sighted
31
-03-2006 : Red tide sighted
25-03-2006 : Peregrine Falcon tested positive for H5N1 virus
24-03-2006 : Red tide sighted
23-03-2006 : Peregrine Falcon tested for H5 virus
22-03-2006 : Chicken farmers briefed on import of day-old chicks
14-03-2006 : Feral pigeons tested negative for H5 virus
11-03-2006 : AFCD urges people to treat animals well
07-03-2006 : Information of H5N1-infected birds on website
06-03-2006 : Local chicken population to be reduced to two million
27-02-2006 : Three birds tested positive for H5N1 virus
25-02-2006 : Common Magpie tested for H5 virus
24-02-2006 : House Crow tested for H5 virus
22-02-2006 : House Crow tested for H5 virus
21-02-2006 : Three birds tested for H5 virus
20-02-2006 : AFCD closely monitors Bird Garden stalls
20-02-2006 : Common Magpie tested positive for H5N1 virus
18-02-2006 : Common Magpie tested for H5 virus
17-02-2006 : Common Magpie tested for H5 virus
17-02-2006 : Red tide sighted
13-02-2006 : Patrol teams enforce ban on backyard poultry
10-02-2006 : Dead chicken and Japanese White-eye tested positive for H5N1 virus
08-02-2006 : Japanese White-eye tested for H5 virus
07-02-2006 : Little Egret tested for H5 virus
06-02-2006 : Common Magpie tested positive for H5N1 virus
04-02-2006 : Common Magpie tested for H5 virus
03-02-2006 : Red tide sighted
29-01-2006 : Magpie robin tested positive for H5N1 virus
27-01-2006 : Wild bird tested for H5N1 virus
27-01-2006 : Red tide sighted
23-01-2006 : Public reminded not to bring in orchids without licence
20-01-2006 : Red tides sighted
19-01-2006 : Oriental Magpie Robin tests H5N1 positive
13-01-2006 : Inspection of plant consignments stepped up
13-01-2006 : Red tide sighted
04-01-2006 : Public urged to report illegal veterinary services
21-12-2005 : Public reminded not to bring in endangered species
09-12-2005 : Red tides sighted
02-12-2005 : Red tide sighted
18-11-2005 : Red tide sighted
15-11-2005 : Unregistered ingredient detected in 11 brands of mosquito coil
05-11-2005 : Tsiu Hang medicinal plant garden reopened
04-11-2005 : Red tides sighted
03-11-2005 : AFCD announces backyard poultry vaccination programme
02-11-2005 : AFCD tightens bio-security requirements for duck farms
29-10-2005 : AFCD keeps house crow problem in check
28-10-2005 : Red tides sighted
28-10-2005 : AFCD steps up inspection of Bird Garden shops
27-10-2005 : AFCD to collect sick and dead birds suspected of avian influenza
27-10-2005 : Extra care must be taken in keeping backyard poultry
24-10-2005 : Pet bird shops urged to take precautions against avian flu
23-10-2005 : Public invited to discuss marine park services
22-10-2005 : AFCD steps up farm inspections
21-10-2005 : Red tides sighted
07-10-2005 : Red tide sighted
30-09-2005 : Designation of Hong Kong Wetland Park Special Area
30-09-2005 : Red tides sighted
27-09-2005 : Public invited to discuss country park services
23-09-2005 : Red tide sighted
23-09-2005 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Tuesday
16-09-2005 : Red tide sighted
16-09-2005 : Public urged to observe fire safety and keep countryside clean
09-09-2005 : Red tides sighted
06-09-2005 : Updates on freshwater fish test results
05-09-2005 : Updates on freshwater fish test results
04-09-2005 : Updates on freshwater fish test results
03-09-2005 : Updates on freshwater fish test results
02-09-2005 : Updates on freshwater fish test results
01-09-2005 : Updates on freshwater fish test results
31-08-2005 : Updates on freshwater fish test results
30-08-2005 : Updates on freshwater fish test results
29-08-2005 : Updates on freshwater fish test results
05-08-2005 : Voluntary surrender scheme for poultry farmers launched
03-08-2005 : AFCD steps up inspections of pig farms
22-07-2005 : Public reminded not to bring in endangered species without licence
08-07-2005 : Red tide sighted
17-06-2005 : Members appointed for Advisory Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
17-06-2005 : Red tide sighted
13-06-2005 : Agricultural and fisheries scholarships on offer
31-05-2005 : Measures to help fishermen cope with fishing moratorium
13-05-2005 : Red tide sighted
13-05-2005 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Tuesday
06-05-2005 : Red tides sighted
05-05-2005 : Public invited to discuss marine park services
21-04-2005 : Path to sustainable development of fisheries has always been pursued, says AFCD
20-04-2005 : Public invited to discuss country park services
16-04-2005 : Hong Kong Wetland Park temporarily closed
15-04-2005 : Red tide sighted
13-04-2005 : Revision of fees for country park-related services
13-04-2005 : Revision of fees for marine park/reserve-related services
08-04-2005 : Red tide sighted
01-04-2005 : Red tides sighted
29-03-2005 : Visitor centres to change opening hours
24-03-2005 : Red tides sighted
21-03-2005 : Public reminded not to bring in endangered species without licence
07-03-2005 : Dolphin Siu Tik dies after months of treatment
25-02-2005 : Red tide sighted
18-02-2005 : Red tides sighted
12-02-2005 : Red tides sighted
07-02-2005 : Public reminded not to bring in orchids without licence
04-02-2005 : Red tides sighted
29-01-2005 : Mainland experts confirm red fire ant cases
28-01-2005 : Red tides sighted
27-01-2005 : More traces of red fire ants found after intensified inspection
26-01-2005 : Special task force set up to deal with red fire ants
23-01-2005 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Tuesday
21-01-2005 : Red tides sighted
13-01-2005 : Chinese pond heron tests H5N1 positive
11-01-2005 : Chinese Pond Heron tests positive for H5
07-01-2005 : Certification scheme for organic produce launched
07-01-2005 : Red tide sighted
31-12-2004 : Red tide sighted
30-12-2004 : New mountain biking trails to open in Tai Lam
24-12-2004 : Tenders invited for Wetland Park operation and management
23-12-2004 : Wetland Park temporarily closed
21-12-2004 : Consultation on fisheries management proposals begins
18-12-2004 :People reminded not to bring in endangered species without licence
13-12-2004 : Grey Heron has tested H5N1 positive
04-12-2004 : EC entry easier for Hong Kong dogs and cats
29-11-2004 : Community to be consulted on fisheries management proposals
20-11-2004 : "Hand-drawn Marine Fish Calendar 2005" on sale
19-11-2004 : Two red tides sighted
12-11-2004 : Red tide sighted
01-11-2004 : Public invited to discuss marine park services
21-10-2004 : Public invited to discuss marine park services
08-10-2004 : Red tide sighting
05-10-2004 : Invitation to discuss country parks services
25-09-2004 : Public urged to observe fire safety and keep countryside clean
24-09-2004 : Red tides sighted
22-09-2004 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Friday
17-09-2004 : Red tide sighting
10-09-2004 : Red tide sighting
07-09-2004 : Public reminded to observe animal import rules
03-09-2004 : Red tides sighted
28-08-2004 : AFCD reminder on endangered species licence
27-08-2004 : Red tide sighting
20-08-2004 : Red tide sighting
13-08-2004 : Red tides sighted
12-08-2004 : Yuen Long crocodile to be named 'Pui Pui'
06-08-2004 : Red tide sighting
23-07-2004 : Red tide sighting
16-07-2004 : Red tide sighting
13-07-2004 : Ten new conservation books published
12-07-2004 : Names invited for the Yuen Long crocodile
07-07-2004 : Precautionary measures in place at local farms
07-07-2004 : Crows unlikely to be source of Japanese encephalitis
04-07-2004 : Import of pet birds resumes
25-06-2004 : 30,000 day-old chicks arrive in local farms
23-06-2004 : Yuen Long crocodile transferred to Kadoorie Farm
21-06-2004 : HK to resume import of day-old chicks from Mainland
18-06-2004 : Red tides sighted
13-06-2004 : Wetland park to close temporarily
10-06-2004 : AFCD releases fish fingerlings in marine parks
06-06-2004 : Agricultural and fisheries scholarships on offer
31-05-2004 : Measures to help fishermen cope with fishing moratorium
30-05-2004 : More endangered species brought under control
28-05-2004 : Two red tides sighted
19-05-2004 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Friday
15-05-2004 : Rescued dolphin kept under care
01-05-2004 : Artificial nests installed for terns
16-04-2004 : Red tide sighted
28-03-2004 : Public invited to discuss country parks services
21-03-2004 : Public invited to discuss marine park services
19-03-2004 : Live bird imports resume from avian influenza free countries
19-03-2004 : Red tide sighted at Silverstrand Beach
17-03-2004 : Mai Po Nature Reserve to be reopened tomorrow
16-03-2004 : Local farms to send chickens to wholesale market tomorrow
29-02-2004 : Expression of interest invited for management & operation of Wetland Park
27-02-2004 : Two red tide sightings
24-02-2004 : AFCD to study import of fertile eggs
22-02-2004 : New flora species discovered in Hong Kong
19-02-2004 : Outdoor exhibits of Wetland Park temporarily closed
05-02-2004 : 40,000 local chickens go on sale tomorrow
05-02-2004 : Some 1 000 dead chickens collected by AFCD today
04-02-2004 : AFCD to collect dead chickens from farms starting tomorrow
30-01-2004 : Mai Po Nature Reserve temporarily closed from tomorrow
30-01-2004 : Red tide sighted
30-01-2004 : H5N2 vaccine broadly targets H5 viruses
26-01-2004 : Foot-and-mouth disease under control
21-01-2004 : Wild bird investigated for H5N1 infection
16-01-2004 : Two red tide sightings
14-01-2004 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Friday
09-01-2004 : Two red tide sightings
30-12-2003 : Final phase of controls on feeding veterinary chemicals to food animals to take effect
28-12-2003 : Three endangered green turtles nested at Sham Wan in 2003, AFCD says
02-12-2003 : Aberdeen seafood wholesalers warned for malpractice
28-11-2003 : FMO to manage Aberdeen seafood wholesale market as scheduled
14-11-2003 : Red tide sighting report
31-10-2003 : Red tide sighting report
25-10-2003 : AFCD completes phase II artificial reef project
17-10-2003 : Red tide sighting report
13-10-2003 : Public invited to discuss marine parks services
12-10-2003 : Public invited to discuss country parks services
30-09-2003 : Aberdeen Fisheries Education Centre opens
28-09-2003 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Tuesday
11-09-2003 : Two red tide sightings
22-08-2003 : Red tide sighting report
14-08-2003 : Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies
18-07-2003 : Red tide sighting report
27-06-2003 : Red tide sighting report
23-06-2003 : Pet shops under close monitoring
14-06-2003 : Country park toilets upgraded
13-06-2003 : Red tide sighting report
11-06-2003 : Agricultural and fisheries scholarships on offer
10-06-2003 : No report of monkeypox infection in HK
06-06-2003 : One million prawn fry released in marine park
30-05-2003 : Measures to help fishermen cope with two-month fishing moratorium
30-05-2003 : Advisory Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries appointed
24-05-2003 : Students invited to join endangered species drawing contest
20-05-2003 : Country and Marine Parks Board to meet on Thursday
09-05-2003 : Red tide sighted at Tolo Harbour
06-05-2003 : Primary producers may apply for relief fund
06-05-2003 : CITES commends HK on protection of endangered species
31-04-2003 : Cleaning of country parks stepped up
21-04-2003 : New mountain biking trail for Tai Lam Country Park
17-04-2003 : Red tide sighting report
11-04-2003 : Two red tide sightings
04-04-2003 : Red tide sighting report
23-03-2003 : Public invited to discuss marine park services
22-03-2003 : AFCD reminds public on safe use of pesticides for mosquito control
16-03-2003 : Public invited to discuss country parks services
07-03-2003 : Red tide sighting report
28-02-2003 : Red tide sighting report
07-02-2003 : Red tide sighting report
06-02-2003 : Public reminded not to bring unlicenced orchids into Hong Kong
31-01-2003 : H5 virus found in a Pat Heung farm
30-01-2003 : Second phase control on feeding chemicals to food animals takes effect
22-01-2003 : Vaccination programme extended to 10 more farms
13-01-2003 : Angling scheme opens to more fish culture zones
10-01-2003 : AFCD disposes of culled chickens at Pat Heung farm
10-01-2003 : Red tide sightings report
07-01-2003 : Vaccination programme expanded to more farms
06-01-2003 : AFCD quarantines a farm at Pat Heung
02-01-2003 : Gene sequencing result of Penfold samples
31-12-2002 : Additional testing for chickens from Ta Kwu Ling
23-12-2002 : AFCD expands vaccination programme on chickens
20-12-2002 : Red tide sighting report
13-12-2002 : Red tide sighting report
10-12-2002 : Waterfowl at Penfold Park investigated for H5 infection
29-11-2002 : Red tide sighting report
27-11-2002 : Organic Standard and Certification System
16-11-2002 : Chicken farms implement biosecurity measures
09-11-2002 : AFCD tracks Green Turtle by satellite
01-11-2002 : Red tide sighting report
31-10-2002 : Public invited to join wetland eco-tour
12-10-2002 : Public invited to join wetland origami competition
11-10-2002 : Red tide sighting report
04-10-2002 : Mosquito control measures at wholesale markets and country parks
27-09-2002 : AFCD steps up mosquito control measures in country parks
19-09-2002 : Country & Marine Parks Board to meet on Thursday
19-09-2002 : Public urged to observe fire safety and keep countryside clean
16-09-2002 : Offshore fishing feasible for Hong Kong fishermen
09-09-2002 : Public invited to discuss country parks services
03-09-2002 : AFCD organises agricultural study tour
24-08-2002 : Public invited to discuss marine park services
16-08-2002 : Recreational fishing trial scheme at fish culture zone
26-07-2002 : Red tide sightings report
22-07-2002 : Public reminded not to bring unlicenced endangered species into HK
20-07-2002 : Public invited to join underwater photo and video competition
05-07-2002 : Red tide sighting report
29-06-2002 : Offshore fishing course for Hong Kong fishermen
28-06-2002 : Red tide sightings report
26-06-2002 : AFCD reminds public not to feed monkeys
18-06-2002 : Country & Marine Parks Board to meet on Thursday
11-06-2002 : Scholarships for agricultural and fisheries studies
07-06-2002 : Red tide sightings report
07-06-2002 : Mariculturists can apply for transfer of fish culture licences
28-05-2002 : Measures to help fishermen cope with fish moratorium
24-05-2002 : Investigation Team proposes recommendations to reduce chances of avian flu outbreaks
17-05-2002 : Proposal to reduce animal trader licence fee
08-05-2002 : A chicken farm in Kam Tin re-opens
03-05-2002 : Southwest Lantau and Soko Islands Marine Parks proposed
03-05-2002 : Red tide sighting report
30-04-2002 : Biofilters help to improve water quality in fish culture zones
26-04-2002 : Red tide sightings report
22-04-2002 : Regional CITES legislation workshop held in Hong Kong
12-04-2002 : Red tide sighting report
06-04-2002 : Measures to control chicken flu in Pak Sha
28-03-2002 : Proposal to allow transfer of fish culture licences
25-03-2002 : Public reminded not to bring unlicenced endangered species into HK
22-03-2002 : Red tide sighting report
16-03-2002 : Liaison group to discuss country parks services
09-03-2002 : AFCD seizes illegally marketed chickens
05-03-2002 : AFCD continues intensive monitoring of local chicken farms
01-03-2002 : Red tide sighting report
23-02-2002 : AFCD continues monitoring all local chicken farms closely
23-02-2002 : Liaison group to discuss marine park services
22-02-2002 : Red tide sightings report
19-02-2002 : Investigation team to look into chicken flu incident
16-02-2002 : AFCD keeps close watch on chicken farms
15-02-2002 : Infected farms confined to Kam Tin
11-02-2002 : Chicken influenza still under control
08-02-2002 : No increase in foot-and-mouth disease in local farms
03-02-2002 : AFCD destroys all chickens at a local farm
02-02-2002 : AFCD destroys chickens at a farm
01-02-2002 : AFCD destroys suspect chickens
22-01-2002 : Country & Marine Parks Board to meet on Thursday
18-01-2002 : Red tide sighting report
11-01-2002 : Red tide sighting report
Press Releases Before 2002
Last Revision Date : 10 October 2008