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The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (June 18) held a seminar for local farmers at its Tai Lung Experimental Station to introduce and demonstrate the organic cultivation methods of two premium fruits, rockmelon "Royal Red" and little watermelon "Mini Yellow".

The "Royal Red" rockmelon species introduced in the seminar is from Japan. The crop gives stable yields and grows well in the local climate. The globe-shaped fruit has an even and distinct netting and its orange-red flesh is sweet and juicy.

The small-sized "Mini Yellow" watermelon is from Thailand. It is a vigorous and fast-growing species with a growing period of about 70 days. The fruit is oblong and green with dark green strips. Its yellow flesh with seeds is juicy, finely textured and very sweet.

The AFCD offered technical support to seven organic farmers to grow these fruit, including three livestock farmers who had converted to crop farming. The produce will be available in the market in late June.

The AFCD continues to promote organic cultivation of premium fruit and vegetables to serve niche markets.

 

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