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... seedlings can be transplanted to the field when there are 2 to 3 true leaves (takes about 10 to 15 days). For direct sowing, put 2 to 3 seeds into each hole. Plant spacing should be about 2 feet (vertical growing) / 4 to 5 feet (horizontal growing), row spacing...

... marine parks and marine reserve as well as interactive games for visitors to learn more on the diversity of local marine life. "A selection of corals, specimens of shells and an endangered species, the green turtle, are shown on top of a sandy platform for the public to get a glimpse of the mysterious...

... and the need to conserve them. We hope the first phase of the project will provide an early venue for wetland conservation education and to celebrate the millennium," said AFCD's Senior Wetland Park Officer Dr So Ping-man today (December 29). The first phase of the Hong Kong Wetland Park opens...

.... Senior Wetland Park Officer of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) Mr So Ping-man said, "Wetlands are cradles of biological diversity and provide the water and primary productivity upon which countless species of plants and animals depend on for survival. "Moreover...

... not appropriate and the diseases can best be controlled by vaccination. "Most pig farms in Hong Kong vaccinate their pigs against classical swine fever. It is in the best interests for pig farmers to do so as pigs may contract the disease and die if they are not adequately vaccinated...

.... Speaking at a press briefing today (May 20), the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mrs Lessie Wei, said the operation will cover 208 farms, including chicken farms, pigeon farms and quail farms. Explaining the reason for the operation, she said, "There is no evidence that our local...

... found that about 140 chickens had died. The dead chickens were collected and sent for laboratory tests. "The test result showed that H5 virus was present in the samples. To prevent the spread of the virus, we decided to depopulate the farm. The operation was completed in the morning and...

... H5 virus found in a Pat Heung farm Friday, January 31, 2003 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) confirmed that two samples from a chicken farm in Pat Heung were tested positive for H5 avian influenza virus...

...-October breeding season, according to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), which has been monitoring nesting activities for several years as part of its green turtle conservation programme. "The turtles laid nine clutches of eggs, and some 900 eggs were found," said AFCD...

...-October breeding season, according to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), which has been monitoring nesting activities for several years as part of its green turtle conservation programme. "The turtles laid nine clutches of eggs, and some 900 eggs were found," said AFCD...