The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) today (September 12) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cross-boundary co-operation in tropical agriculture between CATAS and the AFCD of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to strengthen exchanges and co-operation between Hong Kong and the Mainland in tropical agriculture, and to drive high-quality and sustainable development for the industry in both places.

     Witnessed by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Mickey Lai, and Vice President of CATAS Mr Cui Pengwei, signed the MOU.
      
     Mr Tse said that the collaboration between the HKSAR Government and CATAS, driven by innovation and led by technology, would jointly advance the development of modern agriculture. This collaboration not only injects new technological momentum into local agricultural development, but also makes greater contributions to sustainable agricultural development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the country.

     Under the MOU, Hong Kong can accelerate the modernisation of local agricultural industries by drawing on the advanced technology and rich experience of CATAS in the field of tropical agriculture, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality. Furthermore, the MOU will deepen co-operation between the two places in tropical agriculture. By establishing communication mechanisms, the MOU will strengthen talent and innovation exchanges, promoting joint development and mutual benefits in the field of tropical agriculture for both places.

Ends/Friday, September 12, 2025
Issued at HKT 13:00

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