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2.*The department has been renamed the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department with effect from January 1, 2000.
3.Crop farmers are encouraged to target specific niche markets by cultivating safe quality vegetables.
4.Livestock farmers are encouraged to adopt sustainable production practices that minimise the impact on the environment.
5.During the year, the AFCD had issued 116 licences and 38 licence applications were being processed.
6.Continuous effort is made in developing feed formulations to replace trash fish, a traditional feed for aquaculture.
7.The AFCD opened the Endangered Species Resource Centre in May to promote public awareness on the protection of endangered species.
8.The AFCD has also strengthened its red tide monitoring and management measures with a view to minimising the impact of red tides on mariculture.
9.The bureau - which is also underpinned by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Environmental Protection Department - has assumed policy responsibility for food safety and environmental hygiene matters.
10.The voluntary Accredited Farm Scheme implemented by the AFCD and the Vegetable Marketing Organisation since 1994 aims to supply clean and safe vegetables.
