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... Ng Yeung-shing pointed out that coloured sweet pepper was suitable for cultivation in Hong Kong during the cooler months. He said: "Trial cultivation by AFD and a few selected farmers indicates that the variety is well-adapted to the environment of Hong Kong. "It has a long harvest duration of...

... Red tide sightedFriday, June 8, 2007 The red tide reported on May 31 in Ma Wan had spread over Hong Kong waters, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (June 8). The occurrence at Ma Wan reported by Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department staff on May 31 still...

... Central Library. The competition, organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, aims to promote public awareness of the importance of conserving marine animals and their habitats through encouraging artistic expression of marine life. Speaking at the ceremony today, Dr Poon said...

... current efforts to combat smuggling of live animals and animal products. The two dogs, a two-year-and-six-month-old local Beagle Cross surrendered by its owner and a two-year-old Labrador from Australia, graduated today after completing their four to eight weeks of basic and operational training. In...

... Gourmet dishes inspired by Hong Kong National Geopark introduced Friday, July 16, 2010 The Hong Kong National Geopark offers visitors an enriching and refreshing experience with the introduction of geopark gourmet dishes. A major part of the geopark initiative is to connect geology and nature...

... fruits and vegetables. By interacting with the farmers, customers were able to learn more about the organic farms and produce in Hong Kong. The festival was jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Federation of Vegetable Marketing Co-operative Societies...

... Red tides sighted Friday, March 4, 2011 Five red tides were sighted in Hong Kong waters during the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (March 4). The first sighting was reported by Leisure and Cultural Services Department staff at Hap Mun Bay Beach on...

... licence issued by AFCD and strictly observe relevant licensing conditions and the Codes of Practice. Any person who has been found guilty of illegal trading of animals is liable to a maximum fine of $2,000. AFCD introduced additional conditions for an animal trader licence in February last year with a...

... local vessels.Permitted fishing listed in Schedule 2 of Cap 171 includes:(i) fishing by means of a line (without any branch line) operated by hand;(ii) fishing with the use of a hand net;(iii) fishing without the use of any fishing gear; and(iv) fishing during diving supported by self-contained...

... Red tides sighted Friday, November 28, 2014 Several red tides have been sighted in Hong Kong waters over the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (November 28). Red tides were sighted by the Marine Police, staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department...