Local farmers, fish farmers and fishermen who suffered serious losses caused by the recent super typhoon can register for assistance from an emergency relief fund, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department announced today.

Registration opens tomorrow. The application deadline for affected farmers and fish farmers is October 8, while the deadline for affected fishermen is November 11.

The department's preliminary investigation revealed that about 300 hectares of farmland in the New Territories, some fish rafts in certain fish culture zones and fishing vessels were affected by the super typhoon.

Affected farmers can submit their applications in person at the department’s Agricultural Extension Office at 5/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 2 Kiu Lok Square or register online. Call 2476 2424 for enquiries.

Meanwhile, affected fish farmers can submit their applications at the department’s offices at 8/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road; 100A Shek Pai Wan Road, Aberdeen; 3 Yu On Street, Tai Po; or 5/F, Sai Kung Government Offices, 34 Chan Man Street.

Affected fishermen can submit their applications at the department’s office located at 8/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices.

Submissions can also be made online.

For enquiries, fish farmers can call 2150 7109, while fishermen can dial 2150 7099.