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... Public invited to join wetland eco-tour Thursday, October 31, 2002 To enhance public awareness on conserving wetland, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) will organise free wetland eco-tours for the...

... introducing the beauty of wetland wildlife in Hong Kong and enhancing public awareness on conserving wetland. The competition also provides a chance for origami lovers to demonstrate their creativity in producing origami models. "Covering two main themes, view on wetland wildlife and wetland wildlife...

... results for H5 virus this (January 6) evening. Inspection by AFCD staff found over 160 dead chickens in a farm at Pat Heung today. Two dead chickens and two swab samples were taken for rapid laboratory test. "As the test showed that the samples gave positive results for H5 virus in the...

... of feeding of chemicals to food animals including livestock and poultry. A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said, "The second phase extends control to another nine chemicals prescribed with maximum residue limits (MRLs) in meat, offal...

... Registration Ordinance on January 15. A spokesman for the Veterinary Surgeons Board (VSB) said today (Friday) the registration system would promote professional standard, enhance consumer protection and animal welfare in Hong Kong. "The Ordinance, enacted in June...

... Illegal shipment of snakes seizedWednesday, April 11, 2007 An illegal shipment of about 1,100 snakes from Thailand was seized at the Hong Kong International Airport over the Easter holiday, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (April 11). The...

... Nine more dead birds collected on Lantau today Tuesday, February 3, 2009 A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said that nine more dead birds were collected in Sham Wat Wan and San Shek Wan, Lantau today (February 3), adding that preliminary tests for...

... Ltd (FVMCS) to support local organic farming. The AFCD provided technical support and field instruction to the farmers for cultivating two new organic mini watermelon varieties "Super Sweet Black Beauty 168" and "Red Lady". About 8,000 of the two varieties will be ready for sale this summer. Other...

... and is suitable for experienced mountain bikers. A number of challenging features are provided such as small drop-offs and a gravel-covered stretch to make it more enjoyable for advanced bikers. The new section connects to the existing Ho Pui Section Mountain Bike Trail and is separated from the...

... AFCD issues summons against dried seafood shop operatorsFriday, November 20, 2015 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (November 20) issued summonses against the operators of two dried seafood shops for illegal possession of specimens of Appendix I scheduled...