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1972 AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Saturday, June 24, 1972
The Agriculture and Fisheries Department is organising an Agricultural
Show this year to provide an opportunity for people to see the latest
developments on Hong Kong's farming scene.
The Show aims at introducing to farmers new techniques in both crop
and livestock husbandry as well as stimulating public interest in farming
industry and conservation of the countryside.
Like the previous one held in 1965, it will take place on the
airstrip at Sek Kong, between December 8 and December 11.
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The Agriculture and Fisheries Department today invites applications
from those commercial firms who wish to exhibit at the Show but who have not
yet applied for stands.
These firms may contact the Show Secretary, Mr. A.M. Height, of the
department at 393, Canton Road, 12th floor, Kowloon (Tel. K-688111 Ext. 92).
On display at the Show will be exhibits staged by the Agriculture
and Fisheries Department, Vegetable Marketing Organisation and commercial firms.
Some other government departments will also be showing aspects of the services
they provide to the public in general, and to the rural community in particular,
In connection with the Show, a number of competitions for farmers are
being held in many types of livestock and crops, and the winners will be awarded
'challenge eups and trophies.
An entertainment programme, which includes cooking demonstrations and
performances by dog teams from the Police and Army, is also planned for visitors.
The 1965 Agricultural Show attracted about 100,000 visitors. It is
expected that the attendance this year will top 150,000,
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