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... reviewed the progress of work and the level of manpower required, we conclude that the number of contract staff could be reduced progressively," a spokesman said. "The contract workers concerned were hired to meet service needs which are time-limited. Over the years, the demand for constructing roads or...

... Code of practice set for pig farmsMonday, February 12, 2007 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (February 12) announced a code of practice for pig farming to safeguard public health and minimise environmental nuisances. The code covers farm management, movement...

... Illegal shipment of live chickens seized Monday, December 17, 2007 A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (December 17) reminded members of the public not to bring in live poultry without a valid health certificate or they might face prosecution. A...

... AFCD reminds public not to keep backyard poultry Wednesday, January 23, 2008 A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (January 23) reminded members of the public not to keep backyard poultry or they might face prosecution. During an inspection on...

... Wild ducks found in Lok Ma Chau diagnosed with Botulinum toxicosis Friday, April 11, 2008 Laboratory testing of the 51 dead wild ducks found in Lok Ma Chau last month supported a diagnosis of toxicity due to ingestion of Clostridium botulinum toxin (Botulism), a spokesman for the Agriculture...

... Revised Concept Plan for Lantau. After the designation of the 24th country park in Hong Kong, the total country park area will increase to about 44,000 hectares covering about 40% of Hong Kong's total land area," the spokesman said. AFCD will improve and upgrade footpaths to facilitate hiking and leisure...

... Local farms to send chickens to wholesale market tomorrow Monday, June 30, 2008 Arrangements will be made tomorrow to facilitate local farms sending chickens to the wholesale market, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (June 30). Supply of...

... AFCD introduces new vegetable varieties to local organic farmers Tuesday, July 22, 2008 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) held a seminar for local farmers today (July 22) at its Tai Lung Experimental Station to introduce and demonstrate the organic cultivation...

... (Communicable Disease) of the Centre for Health Protection, Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan took a thorough look at the biosecurity measures taken by the farm and gathered information from the farmer. With in-depth examination at the preventive measures, the management and operation of the farm, the investigation group...

... AFCD reminds public not to keep backyard poultry Monday, January 5, 2009 A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (January 5) reminded members of the public not to keep backyard poultry or they would risk prosecution. During an inspection today, AFCD...