Government of Hong Kong

“ Capture and aquaculture fisheries make an important contribution to Hong Kong by maintaining a steady supply of fresh fish to local consumers. The total capture fisheries and marine fish culture production is equivalent to about 28 per cent of seafood consumed in Hong Kong, while pond fish farmers produce about three per cent of the freshwater fish eaten. ”

“ Over 220 species of fish, including many high-valued species such as groupers, breams, snappers and sweetlips, are using the reefs for feeding, shelter and as spawning and nursery areas. Besides, continuous emphasis is placed on assisting fishermen to switch to sustainable fisheries and other related operations through provision of technical advice, training, liaison services, grants and credit facilities. ”

“ Surplus earnings are channelled back into the industry through the provision of low-interest loans to fishermen, improved services and facilities in the markets and scholarships for fishermen and their children. It also helps promote the marketing of the local fisheries products through its marketing network and participation in trade fairs and exhibitions. ”

“ Hong Kong has only one licensed dairy farm located in Sha Tau Kok, New Territories.
Agricultural Development: The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and its closely related marketing organisations provide infrastructural support and technical services to the various primary industries.
The department’s crop specialists undertake studies into practical problems in pest control, crop husbandry and soil management. They also investigate specific production technologies to enhance the efficiency and economic benefits of the industry. ”

“ Agricultural advisory activities are aimed at assisting farmers to improve productivity through the introduction of new and improved produce varieties and production techniques, backed up by adequate credit facilities and efficient and orderly marketing services. ”

“ Sporadic outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease and swine fever are kept under control by vaccination, and the department's veterinary services are equipped to investigate and combat all major animal diseases. ”

“ Agriculture and Fisheries
AGRICULTURE
Geographically Hong Kong consists largely of steep, hillside. Only 7 square kilometres of land are actively farmed. Farms are generally small in size and they produce mainly leafy vegetables, pigs or poultry.
Consumption: In round figures, the daily fresh food consumption by Hong Kong’s population of more than seven million is 913 tonnes of rice, 2 270 tonnes of vegetables, 4 580 head of pigs, 53 head of cattle and 34 tonnes of poultry in 2013. Much of this is imported, but Hong Kong’s primary producers help to satisfy some of the demand. ”

“ These loans are granted to cover farm production and development purposes.
Agricultural development also includes improvement of basic infrastructure, rehabilitation of fallow land and studies in farm management problems. Infrastructural work concentrates on the maintenance and improvement of communal irrigation and drainage facilities. ”

“ Flower cultivation has gained importance in recent years. Gladiolus, lily and chrysanthemum are grown in winter; and ginger lily and lotus flower in summer. Peach blossom is grown especially for the Lunar New Year. ”

“ About 990 licensees units are engaged in marine fish culture in the 26 fish culture zones designated under the Marine Fish Culture Ordinance. Common species cultured include green grouper, brown-spotted grouper, Russell's snapper, mangrove snapper, cobia and pompano. ”