Hong Kong Launches Fish enJoy Scheme to Boost Aquaculture and Leisure Fisheries

AFCD launches "Fish enJoy" Scheme to promote development of leisure fisheries

The Government announced today (September 29) the launch of the "Fish enJoy" Scheme to facilitate mariculture rafts and inland fish farms engaged in aquaculture production, with a view to promoting the development of leisure fisheries in Hong Kong.

A Government spokesman said, "The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has launched the 'Fish enJoy' Scheme to enable fish farms engaged in aquaculture production to operate fisheries-related ancillary businesses, enriching the fishing experience for members of the public and tourists, promoting fisheries products and increasing fish farmers' income."

Taking reference to the arrangement of the "Agri enJoy" scheme, participating fish farms under the "Fish enJoy" Scheme can operate ancillary businesses, including leisure fishing, on-farm sale of self-cultured fisheries products, sale of food products prepared using self-cultured fisheries products through non-flame cooking, and the provision of fisheries education activities (such as guided tours, fish farming and harvesting experiences and workshops).

To enable "Fish enJoy" fish farms to undertake the above fisheries-related ancillary activities, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will consider adopting more suitable requirements for food business licences, taking into account the unique environment of mariculture rafts and inland fish farms, while ensuring food safety and environmental hygiene.

The spokesman added that the AFCD will enhance the promotion of "Fish enJoy" fish farms through various channels such as websites and social media platforms. The AFCD will also continue to organise and participate in large-scale events to further promote leisure fisheries in Hong Kong.

The "Fish enJoy" Scheme is now open for applications. Eligibility criteria and other details can be found on the following website: www.afcd.gov.hk/english/fisheries/LF/LF_fishenjoy.html.

AFCD launches "Fish enJoy" Scheme to promote development of leisure fisheries Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

AFCD launches "Fish enJoy" Scheme to promote development of leisure fisheries Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 to be held this weekend

The "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026, organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), will be held at the Cyberport Arcade between 11am and 6pm this weekend (January 17 and 18). Admission is free. Members of the public are welcome to join the event with their dogs.

The Adoption Carnival aims to encourage members of the public who intend to keep pets, to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals, as well as promote responsible pet ownership. The co-organisers of the Carnival include Cheung Chau Animal Care, HK Saving Cat and Dog Association, Lifelong Animal Protection Charity, Paws United Charity, Society for Abandoned Animals, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Team for Animals in Lantau South.

Members of the public can interact with dogs that are up for adoption at the Adoption Carnival. Dog keepers can apply for or renew licenses on site. The Carnival also features veterinary consultation services, a dog playground, a virtual reality gaming experience, game booths, an interactive educational exhibition, pet-themed handicraft workshops, as well as sharing sessions by representatives of animal welfare organisations (AWOs) and guest speakers. Participants are welcome to take part with their dogs. However, dogs entering the venue should be licensed (except for those to be licensed on-site), vaccinated against rabies, and microchipped. All dogs should also be kept under proper control.

The AFCD has been committed to encouraging members of the public who wish to keep pets to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals through the AFCD's partnering AWOs. Upon receiving animals, the AFCD will transfer animals assessed by veterinarians as being in good health and suitable for adoption to partnering AWOs for adoption by members of the public. The AFCD provides free desexing operations for cats, dogs and rabbits adopted through partnering AWOs.

For details of the event, please visit the thematic website of the "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 (www.petswithlove.com.hk).

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