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30-12-2023：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus
29-12-2023：AFCD to launch dog inoculation campaign against rabies at fishing ports
28-12-2023：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus
28-12-2023：Pin-tailed snipe and Eurasian teal carcasses confirmed to be positive for H5N1 virus
27-12-2023：Man jailed for smuggling live endangered turtles and lizards
23-12-2023：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus
22-12-2023：Eurasian wigeon sample tests positive for H5 virus
22-12-2023：Eurasian wigeon carcass tests positive for H5 virus
21-12-2023：Eurasian teal carcass confirmed to be positive for H5N1 virus
21-12-2023：Pin-tailed snipe and Eurasian teal carcasses test positive for H5 virus
15-12-2023：Pig culling operation on Yuen Long pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completed
15-12-2023：AFCD seized large batch of endangered red-headed Amazon river turtles
13-12-2023：Wong Chuk Kok Hoi and Mirs Bay new fish culture zones commence
11-12-2023：Eurasian teal carcass tests positive for H5 virus
09-12-2023：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus
09-12-2023：Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023 concludes successfully
08-12-2023：Environmental sample from Mai Po Nature Reserve tests positive for H5N1 virus
04-12-2023：AFCD charges Mainland fishermen suspected of illegal fishing in Hong Kong waters
03-12-2023：Results of Reef Check 2023 announced
30-11-2023：Pig culling operation on Yuen Long pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completes
24-11-2023：Designation of Robin's Nest Country Park gazetted
23-11-2023：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus
21-11-2023：Pig disposal procedure on Yuen Long pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completed
21-11-2023：Part 2 public engagement exercise of study on development of Wetland Conservation Parks System launched
19-11-2023：AFCD investigates suspected sale of dog meat online
09-11-2023：Pig disposal procedure on Yuen Long pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus starts
07-11-2023：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus
21-10-2023：AFCD concerned about injury case caused by wild pig
13-10-2023：Government gazettes to include more endangered species on control list
12-10-2023：AFCD urges grave sweepers to prevent hill fires
05-10-2023：AFCD concerned about injury case caused by wild pig
01-10-2023：AFCD holds Happy Hong Kong: National Day Celebration Carnival at Yuen Long FarmKet
28-09-2023：Public urged to observe fire safety and keep countryside clean
15-09-2023：Red tide sighted
11-09-2023：AFCD reminds public not to pursue whale or risk breaking law
11-09-2023：Relief fund for farmers, fish farmers and fishermen affected by rainstorm disaster
04-09-2023：Emergency relief fund for farmers and fish farmers affected by Typhoon Saola
01-09-2023：Appointments to Country and Marine Parks Board
31-08-2023：Red tide sighted
11-08-2023：Red tide sighted
09-08-2023：AFCD completes burying whale carcass for future scientific research and education purposes
06-08-2023：AFCD will bury parts of whale carcass on spot tomorrow for future scientific research and education purposes
01-08-2023：Transcript of remarks by SEE at media session
31-07-2023：Whale carcass found in Sai Kung waters
29-07-2023：AFCD is concerned about injury case caused by wild pig
29-07-2023：Happy Hong Kong - A and F Carnival: Lok Fu Fishermen's and Farmers' Market starts today
28-07-2023：Red tide sighted
27-07-2023：AFCD follows up on whale appearing in Sai Kung waters
27-07-2023：Twenty-nine specimens of endangered turtles seized in joint operation by AFCD and Police
26-07-2023：AFCD strongly urges public not to pursue whale
25-07-2023：Government strengthens management of oyster farming activities in Deep Bay
19-07-2023：Six persons using snake cages for fishing sentenced
30-06-2023：Red tide sighted
28-06-2023：AFCD launches special offers in celebration of 26th anniversary of establishment of HKSAR
26-06-2023：AFCD to launch dog inoculation campaign against rabies at fishing ports
22-06-2023：Happy Hong Kong - A and F Carnival: Local Organic Watermelon Festival 2023 commences today
19-06-2023：AFCD to hold first event of Happy Hong Kong - A and F Carnival: Local Organic Watermelon Festival 2023
16-06-2023：Appointments to Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Expert Group
06-06-2023：AFCD seizes suspected ivory products
02-06-2023：Red tides sighted
30-05-2023：Appointments to Advisory Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
26-05-2023：AFCD staff patrol animal release hotspots
25-05-2023：AFCD urges public to think carefully before releasing animals
22-05-2023：Mainland fishermen deckhands operating illegally in Hong Kong waters given suspended jail sentence
19-05-2023：Red tide sighted
16-05-2023：World Orienteering Day Carnival to be held this weekend
12-05-2023：Red tides sighted
12-05-2023：DAFC deeply grieved by death of field assistant
12-05-2023：Mai Po Inner Deep Bay in Hong Kong and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve in Singapore established as Sister Sites
28-04-2023：Red tides sighted
27-04-2023：AFCD charges Mainland fishermen suspected of illegal fishing in marine park
21-04-2023：Red tide sighted
11-04-2023：Mainland fishermen convicted of operating illegally in Hong Kong waters given suspended jail sentence
06-04-2023：Man imprisoned for using cat flesh for food
06-04-2023：Red tides sighted
01-04-2023：AFCD appeals to public not to enter Sham Wan Restricted Area during restricted period
31-03-2023：Red tides sighted
29-03-2023：AFCD urges grave sweepers to prevent hill fires
26-03-2023：Country Parks Hiking and Planting Day cancelled
25-03-2023：Results of ACCOMPANY - Design Competition for the Reconstruction of the Public Toilet and Refreshment Kiosk within Aberdeen Country Park P.H.A.B. Barbecue Site announced
24-03-2023：Red tides sighted
17-03-2023：Country Parks Hiking and Planting Day 2023
03-03-2023：Draft map of proposed North Lantau Marine Park available for public inspection
01-03-2023：AFCD seizes animal traps in Tseung Kwan O
28-02-2023：Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund and Sustainable Agricultural Development Fund invite new applications under enhanced schemes
24-02-2023：Red tide sighted
17-02-2023：Red tides sighted
14-02-2023：AFCD prepares to prosecute shop suspected of selling cat flesh
13-02-2023：All pigs on Ta Kwu Ling pig farm with samples tested positive for ASF virus earlier were culled
11-02-2023：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus
10-02-2023：Red tides sighted
09-02-2023：AFCD seizes suspected dog or cat flesh for consumption
03-02-2023：AFCD charges Mainland fishermen suspected of illegal collection of marine life in marine park
01-02-2023：Man jailed for smuggling eggs of endangered parrot species
31-01-2023：Country and Marine Parks Board meeting
17-01-2023：AFCD and SWIMS enhance collaboration in managing and disseminating biodiversity data
16-01-2023：AFCD reminds public not to bring endangered species into Hong Kong illegally
05-01-2023：Hong Kong and Shenzhen establish sister wetlands
03-01-2023：AFCD to launch dog inoculation campaign against rabies at fishing ports