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... "Nature in Touch" Hiking and Planting Day kicks off today Sunday, April 18, 2010 Jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and Friends of the Country Parks, the "Nature in Touch" Hiking and Planting Day kicked off at Sam A Chung, Plover Cove Country Park...

... striped skin, its bright crimson-coloured flesh is juicy with seeds. The "Red Lady" watermelon is from Taiwan. Characterised by the absence of seeds, the round-shaped fruit is crispy, tasty and sweet. It can weigh up to 2kg. The AFCD offered technical support and field instruction to ensure good yield...

... 300 fossil and rock specimens. Filled with interactive elements, the centre introduces earth science in an accessible manner. It also has special designs to cater for visitors of all ages. Simple text for children is presented by "Geofolks" on panels. Visitors who wish to learn more about geology can...

... animal trader 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. "In their own interest, people should buy pets only from licensed traders," the...

... learning activities for students and nature appreciation activities for the general public and tourists visiting Hong Kong. One of the key events will be the Fotomo design competition held in October. Fotomo is a three-dimensional art in which models are created by cutting and assembling layers of photos...

... launched in April, showcases the unique geological features and landforms of the Hong Kong National Geopark by means of audio, video, pictures and text. It also introduces the locations of geotour routes and geoheritage centres. Taking advantage of the real-time Google map function, users can enjoy...

... carnival. Local organic sweet potato, organic Chinese cabbage and organic fish are this year's theme produce. The event has been jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Vegetable Marketing Organisation, Fish Marketing Organisation and the Organising Committee of...

... require a valid export permit issued by the exporting country." Any person contravening the provisions, even for non-commercial purposes, is liable, upon conviction, to a maximum fine of $100,000, one year's imprisonment and mandatory forfeiture of the specimens, the spokesman said. To remind travellers...

... Hong Kong agriculture and fisheries delegation visits Guangdong Friday, March 23, 2012 Led by the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Alan Wong, a delegation representing the agriculture and fisheries sector visited Guangdong from March 19 to 23, where they met with their...

... aim of providing a licensing and vaccination service for dogs kept by fishermen who work on board fishing vessels most of the time. The vaccination teams will visit the fishing ports from 10am to 3pm. A fee of $80 will be charged for each dog. To date, 7 147 vaccinations have been given to dogs on...