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Agriculture and Aquaculture in Hong Kong are considered . HISTORY ]] In the in 1886. As Hong Kong Government favor the transition into a Secondary Sector , and eventually a Tertiary Sector , agriculture became a reduced segment. . An Accredited Farm Scheme for protecting the environment and consumers against residues of agricultural Pesticide s was introduced in 1994. Accredited farms strictly monitor and supervise the uses of pesticides, and produce are further analyzed for chemical remnants before they are sold at accredited retail outlets. In 1994 the agriculture and fisheries industry represented 2.7% of the work force and just a mere 0.2% of the total GDP.Genzberger. Christine A. {Link without Title} (1994). Hong Kong Business: The Portable Encyclopedia for Doing Business with Hong Kong. World Trade Press. ISBN 0963186477. CONSUMPTION Statistically, Hong Kong can only produce enough for 20% of the local population without depending on mainland imports. In the . consumed the following. RESOURCES Agriculture In 2006 there are 2,100 farms in the territory, employing directly about 5,300 farmers and workers.Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. " HK gov ." ''Agriculture in HK.'' Retrieved on 2007-03-20 . By the end of 2005, the land used for vegetable, flower, field crop, and Orchard are 330 Ha , 190 ha, 30 ha, and 290 ha respectively. Fishing Hong Kong’s fishing activities are conducted mainly in the waters of the adjacent continental shelf in the . The industry now consists of some 4,150 Fishing Vessel s and some 9,200 Fishermen working abroad and provides employment in ancillary sectors servicing the fishing industry, such as fish wholesale and retail marketing, fuel and fishing gear supply and ice manufacturing LOCAL PRODUCTION Agriculture industry produced HK$1,180 million worth of produce in 2005. It comprises HK$264 million of crop production, HK$554 million of livestock production and KH$360 million of poultry production. The average daily production of vegetable, live chicken and live pigs are 67 tonnes, 32,000 birds and 1,030 heads respectively. In 2005, local production accounted for 4% of fresh vegetables, 52% of live poultry and 18% of live pigs consumed in the territory. Aquaculture includes marine fish culture, pond fish culture and oyster culture. In 2005 production from the aquaculture sector was 3,725 tonnes valued at HK$120 million which was 2.2 per cent in weight and 6.7 per cent in value of the total fisheries production.Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. " HK gov ." ''Fisheries mpo.'' Retrieved on 2007-04-03 . PRINCIPAL CROPS farmers taking care of their field.]] The value of crop production amounted to $272 million in 2003. Vegetable and Flower production account for about 97 % of the total value, being $264 million in 2003. Vegetable crops grown all year round include white Cabbage , flowering cabbage, Lettuce , Chinese Kale , Radish , leaf Mustard , Spring Onion and Chive . Spinach , Watercress , and Matrimony Vine are produced in the cooler months. Yardlong Bean s, Water Spinach , Amaranth , Cucumber , and several species of Chinese Gourd are produced in summer. A wide range of temperate vegetables including Tomato , Sweet Pepper , Cauliflower , Carrot , and Celery are grown in Winter . 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 . A wide range of fruit is grown on the lower hill slopes, the main types being Lychee , Longan , Wampei , local Lemon , Orange , Tangerine , Guava , Papaya and Banana . ANIMAL HUSBANDRY There were 281 local pig farms and 205 local poultry farms in 2004. During 2003, local pig production was valued at $527 million and local poultry production, including Pigeons and Eggs was valued at $250 million. Pigs raised on local farms are crosses derived from Duroc, Landrace and Large White parent stock. The majority of local Chicken s raised on farms are Shek Ki cross bred chickens. Recently, brand name chickens like Ka Mei chickens and Tai On chickens have been introduced to local market by local investors. There are two Dairies in active operation with a total herd population of less than 50 cows. AQUACULTURE AND FISHING The commercially important marine species are Bigeye , Golden Thread , Croaker , Horse-head and Pomfret . The total capture fisheries and marine fish culture production is equivalent to about 31% of Seafood consumed in Hong Kong, while pond fish farmers produce about 6% of the Freshwater fish eaten. The majority of fish farms in New Territories are engaged in Carp Polyculture ( Bighead Carp , Silver Carp , Common Carp and Grass Carp ) in combination with Tilapia or grey Mullet as the major species. Other cultured species include Seabreams and Spotted Scat . At present there are 26 fish culture zones designated under the ''"Marine Fish Culture Ordinance"''. Common species cultured include green Grouper , brownspotted grouper, Russell’s Snapper , mangrove snapper, Cobia and Pampano . The voluntary "Accredited Fish Farm Scheme" has been launched to assist local fish farmers. 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. This work is carried out in an experimental station in Sheung Shui and results are made available to farmers by the department’s advisory service. 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. Studies are currently under way to adapt and develop greenhouse and organic production technology for local farms. Examples of well-received new produce varieties are: supersweet Maize , heat tolerant lettuce, coloured Sweet Pepper , Spaghetti Squash , Strawberry and white bitter cucumber. Loans issued to farmers in 2003 amounted to $19 million and the total value of loans issued up to December 31, 2003 (under three separate loan funds administered by AFCD) was $505 million. These loans are granted to cover farm production and development purposes. REFERENCES SEE ALSO
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