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Local farmers who suffered crop losses caused by Typhoon Koppu can register with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) from tomorrow (September 17) to September 25 for assistance from an emergency relief fund.

A department spokesman said today (September 16) that an appropriate amount of relief funds would be released to affected farming households according to the level of damage suffered.

The department's preliminary investigation has revealed that about 250 hectares of farmland in the New Territories were affected by the typhoon.

"After each typhoon or natural disaster, our staff will inspect farmland areas in the New Territories to assess the resultant damage," the spokesman said.

"Depending on the gravity of the damage, we may launch an operation to provide some relief to affected farmers."

Applicants for the fund should register at the office of the Department's Agricultural Development Division on 5/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 2, Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long, or call 2476 2424 for enquiries.

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