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... for AFCD said, "Fish faeces or unconsumed feed from fish culture activities can lead to an increase in water turbidity. In some cases these organic matters accumulate in the bottom mud, increasing the possibility of bottom oxygen depletion. "The use of artificial reefs as biofilters is a cost...

... whole new cycling network will be renamed Tai Lam Mountain Bike Trail, and it will be opened every day. A department spokesman today (December 30) said the new network would provide more venues for mountain biking, which had become more popular over the years. "We have been constantly...

... Certification scheme for organic produce launched Friday, January 7, 2005 To cater for the growing organic food market, the...

... Safety hints for summer hikers Wednesday, June 30, 1999 The Agriculture and Fisheries Department (AFD) today (Wednesday) reminds hikers to observe all essential safety guidelines while hiking or enjoying outdoor activities in the countryside in summertime. A spokesman for the department...

... hiking by most adults, including occasional and regular hikers. There are also a number of "Guided Easy Walks" in seven of the ten excursions for family based participants. Participants who finish a trail successfully will be given a specially designed badge as souvenir. There are ten different badges...

... AFCD closely monitors Bird Garden stalls Monday, February 20, 2006 Pet bird stalls in Mong Kok!|s Bird Garden are being closely monitored to prevent any outbreak of avian influenza among pet birds, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and...

... consignment of animals destined for China was seized at the airport last night (January 8), including a crocodile, six snakes, 46 turtles/tortoises and 11 flying squirrels. Whereas the crocodile was identified as a highly endangered species, among the reptile group three-keeled land tortoises, black pond...

... from Indonesia.A department spokesman said today (November 13) that a consignment of animals destined for the Mainland was seized at the Hong Kong International Airport yesterday (November 12), including 15 snakes and 22 lizards. They were tightly packed inside nylon stockings and cigarette cartons. A...

... Great Egret tested for H5 virusTuesday, February 5, 2008 Preliminary testing of a Great Egret found in Yuen Long had indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (February 5), adding that further...

... AFCD appeals to poultry trade to stay vigilant to prevent avian influenza Thursday, February 11, 2010 A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (February 11) appealed to the various sectors of the live poultry trade to closely co-operate and...