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...;properties will have to apply for a licence to operate and access restricted pesticides." "Service providers can only employ trained pesticide applicators, who are required to complete an approved training course provided by local training institutes or pass an assessment test and be registered with the...

... Government is committed to promoting local production of quality vegetables to meet market demand through the provision of infrastructure and technical advice to local farmers. In fact, the introduction of new varieties of crops is always well received by farmers and consumers.Dr Liu noted that accredited...

... Inshore fish collector owners affected by trawl ban to make appointments to apply for one-off assistanceWednesday, November 12, 2014 Inshore fish collector owners affected by the trawl ban should obtain a booking confirmation letter on the following dates so that they can apply for one-off...

... jointly conducted a trial today (February 29) on a new arrangement for the transportation of local racehorses by vehicle between Hong Kong and the Equine Disease-free Zone in Conghua, Guangzhou. Under the arrangement, no quarantine isolation is required.Two retired horses that had been inspected earlier...

... Watermelon Festival. The four varieties of organic watermelons, namely New Orchid, Yellow Orchid, Diana and Super Sweet Black Angel 168, were introduced from Taiwan, Thailand and Australia by the AFCD in recent years. In particular, New Orchid from Taiwan is newly introduced this year. Being able to...

... Kong mobile fishing vessel matters today (June 29).The Arrangement was signed by the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Dr Leung Siu-fai, and the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Fisheries, Mr Liu Xinzhong, and witnessed by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, and Vice...

...) said that Customs officers intercepted an outbound male passenger at Shenzhen Bay Control Point and seized about 2.2 kilograms of incense tree (Aquilaria sinensis) wood chips in his backpack on December 28. The estimated market value was about $176,000. Upon investigation by the AFCD, the man was...

... of the peninsula and ensure the safety of mountain bikers. In addition, the AFCD will make new arrangements for all mountain bike trails from October 1 onwards including clearer naming of sections and trails to facilitate management by the department and use by the bikers. The number of these...

... Reef Check Results 2013, and the knowledge sharing workshop for Asia Pacific Geopark managers, etc. Various topics, such as criticism by the Audit Commission about insufficient countryside protection by AFCD, closure of Sai Wan Village, conservation and development of country parks, investigation by...

... include: The animal is identified by a microchip; The animal is accompanied by a pet passport (for animals of European origin) or equivalent health documentation which requires endorsement from AFCD; The animal has a valid anti-rabies vaccination status; and...