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SEE attends APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting in Hangzhou (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, today (August 25) attended the 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM) in Hangzhou. This year, APEC China has adopted the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together". The FSMM discussed advancing high-quality agricultural and rural development across the region, as well as leveraging agricultural science, technological innovation and digital transformation to address pressing food security challenges, and to strengthen the foundation for shared prosperity.

      Speaking at the discussion session on Work Towards High Quality Agricultural and Rural Development in the Asia-Pacific Region, Mr Tse said Hong Kong has promulgated a blueprint for the sustainable development of agriculture and fisheries with a series of active programmes. The goal is to assist the modernisation and intensification of local agricultural and fisheries production to raise both output volume and value, as well as to support the long-term sustainability of farming communities.

      Mr Tse said Hong Kong has established an Agricultural Park to nurture agro-technology and modern farm management knowledge. A Modernised Techno-Agricultural Park has also been set up through public-private partnership to support the development of modern commercial farming.

      Mr Tse further said that Hong Kong's first modernised and environmentally-friendly multi-storey pig farm is targeted for completion around 2032. The project will employ automated, climate-controlled, digitally managed and AI-assisted systems, offering a replicable model for economies facing similar land constraints.

      Mr Tse highlighted that Hong Kong has recently launched a new unified brand for local agricultural and fisheries products, Hong Kong Harvest, to certify local agricultural and fisheries products that meet rigorous safety, quality and traceability requirements. The brand will enhance market competitiveness and build consumer confidence to increase farmers' incomes and attract younger talent to join the industry.

     Speaking at another discussion session on Food Security Empowered by Technological Innovation and Digital Agriculture, Mr Tse said Hong Kong has been actively promoting the modernisation and sustainable development of local agriculture through technology adoption to enhance productivity, strengthen climate resilience and reduce reliance on labour. Hong Kong has also been promoting urban farming in a multipronged manner.

     Mr Tse said Hong Kong will continue to exchange and co-operate with APEC member economies to jointly advance agricultural innovation, strengthen food security and promote shared prosperity in the region.

     Mr Tse will arrive in Hong Kong tonight.
 
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The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (back row, eighth left), today (August 25) attended the 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Food Security Ministerial Meeting in Hangzhou.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, today (August 25) attended the 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Food Security Ministerial Meeting in Hangzhou. Photo shows Mr Tse speaking at the discussion session on Work Towards High Quality Agricultural and Rural Development in the Asia-Pacific Region.
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, today (August 25) attended the 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Food Security Ministerial Meeting in Hangzhou. Photo shows Mr Tse (third right) speaking at the discussion session on Food Security Empowered by Technological Innovation and Digital Agriculture.