New tech yields bumper crop

***************************

     The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has been proactively exploring different modernised production methods to enhance the development of the local agricultural industry.

     It recently introduced two new technologies for hydroponic farming - changeable spectrum grow light technology and nanobubble technology, which can effectively speed up the growth of crops.

     News.gov.hk spoke to an AFCD agricultural officer and a hydroponic farmer to find out how the technologies work and how they can boost the industry's competitiveness.

     The story is available at www.news.gov.hk/eng/feature today (July 19) in text and video format.

Ends/Sunday, July 19, 2020
Issued at HKT 10:04

NNNN

Archives Yesterday's Press Releases

Back to Index Page

Today's Press Releases