Hong Kong residents raising goats, sheep and cattle in the New Territories will need a licence under a proposed regulation which aims to reduce nuisance and hygiene problems affecting neighbours, amid the acceleration of Urban Development under projects such as the Northern Metropolis.The plan was revealed in an Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department document, scheduled to be discussed at the Yuen Long District Council on Tuesday, in which the department sought to extend the licensing requirement for raising goats, sheep and cattle to the entire city.“Currently, the New Territories accounts for over half of Hong Kong’s total population, and many areas within the region have become highly urbanised, leaving no distinct boundary with urban areas,” the department said.
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MON · 2026-08-10 · 09:15 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0810-100815
NSR-2026-0810-100815News Report·EN·Public Health
Hong Kong eyes licensing for livestock in New Territories amid urban push
Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is proposing a new regulation requiring residents in the New Territories to obtain a license for raising goats, sheep, and cattle. This initiative aims to address nuisance and hygiene issues impacting neighbors, particularly as urban development, including the Northern Metropolis project, accelerates in the region.
Leopold ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-10 · 09:15 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is proposing a new regulation requiring residents in the New Territories to obtain a license for raising goats, sheep, and cattle. This initiative aims to address nuisance and hygiene issues impacting neighbors, particularly as urban development, including the Northern Metropolis project, accelerates in the region. The department seeks to extend the existing licensing requirement to the entire city, citing the increasing urbanization of the New Territories and the blurring of boundaries between rural and urban areas. The proposal is scheduled for discussion at the Yuen Long District Council.
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Many areas in the New Territories have become highly urbanized with no distinct boundary with urban areas.
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The plan seeks to extend the licensing requirement for raising goats, sheep, and cattle to the entire city.
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The proposed regulations aim to reduce nuisance and hygiene problems affecting neighbors.
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Hong Kong residents raising livestock in the New Territories will require a license under proposed regulations.
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