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Deadline for applying for financial assistance by farmers
Livestock farmers in certain control areas who wish to apply for financial assistance under the Livestock Waste Control Scheme (LWCS) should submit their applications by the end of this month.
The affected areas include the corridor between Tuen Mun and Yuen Long and part of Yuen Long and Kam Tin River areas.
An acting Principal Environmental Protection Officer of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), Mr Wong Ho-yan, said: "Existing livestock farmers in these control areas who wish to continue their business can apply for Capital Grant (CG) and low-interest loans to cover the cost of waste treatment system in order to comply with the regulatory requirement under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, while those who prefer to cease business can apply for Ex-gratia Allowance (EGA)."
Letters had been sent in August this year to all affected farmers informing them of the deadline for applications.
"Farmers in these areas are reminded to keep all relevant documents, such as receipts of purchase of feedstuff and sale of livestock, if they wish to apply for financial assistance under the LWCS," Mr Wong said.
Some $760 million of EGA and $16 million of CG had been given to eligible farmers since the LWCS was implemented in phases in 1988.
Operators of livestock farms in the affected areas who have not received the letters should contact EPD on 2685 1148. Application forms are obtainable from the department's Local Control office (Territory North), second floor, On Wo House, Tai Wo Estate, Tai Po.
Late applications will not be accepted.
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