Emergency relief fund for farmers affected by rainstorm disaster
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An AFCD spokesman said today (June 22) that an appropriate amount of the relief funding would be released to affected eligible farmers according to established criteria.
"After each typhoon or natural disaster, AFCD staff will inspect farmland areas in the New Territories to assess the resultant damage. Depending on the extent of the damage, the department may launch an operation to provide some relief to affected persons," the spokesman said.
The department's preliminary investigation has revealed that about 300 hectares of farmland in the New Territories were affected by the rainstorm disaster.
Affected farmers who need to apply for the fund can submit their applications in person at the Agricultural Extension Office of the AFCD at 5/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long, or submit their applications online (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/agriculture/agr_loan/agr_loan_erf/agr_loan_erf.html). Enquiries can be made to 2476 2424 during office hours.
Ends/Monday, June 22, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:45
Issued at HKT 17:45
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