Omicron has flowed into the community and the epidemic situation in Hong Kong has become severe. The fish and farmers’ food carnival that was originally scheduled to be held today (7th) at the Flower Market in Mong Kok for 3 consecutive days has also been cancelled this Wednesday (5th) along with the epidemic prevention measures. Closed the physical market in 2 years.
However, unlike other commodities, agricultural products can be stored for a long time, and months of hard work can be destroyed at any time.
However, an online grocery store has taken the lead in launching group buying. The person in charge revealed that four-digit orders have been received within a few hours, and it is estimated that the government's prohibition on dine-in dinners has attracted some citizens to buy vegetables to cook at home.
There are also local farmers who are worried about the development of the epidemic and disclosed that they will reduce the amount of planting to reduce losses.
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Before the opening of the local fishery and agriculture food carnival, which was eagerly awaited, it stopped abruptly this Wednesday.
However, in preparation for participating in the carnival, farmers and fishermen had already started planting vegetables and raising fish a few months ago.
Moreover, unlike other commodities, agricultural products can be stored for a long time. If they cannot be picked and eaten in time, the painstaking effort will be ruined.
Online grocery stores lead the transition
The online grocery store "Miscellaneous" has been cooperating with local farms. When the carnival suddenly stopped, it immediately took the lead in launching group purchases and provided pick-up services with merchants in various districts.
Local fisheries and agricultural products have been greatly welcomed by the public. Less than one day after the launch of group buying, orders have to be suspended. The current orders will be processed before being opened to the public.
Government bans dine-in food at night to attract people to patronize
The person in charge of the miscellaneous industry estimated that because the government banned dine-in in the evening market and attracted some citizens to buy vegetables and cook, the response was more enthusiastic than expected.
Although the statistics have not been completed yet, and the supply of the fishing farm is unknown, he revealed that a few hours after the opening of the group purchase yesterday, four-digit orders have been received. It is estimated that "after processing the orders on hand, it may not be open for more than a few days."
Asked whether the suspension of the carnival will reduce the prices of local fishery and agricultural products, the person in charge said that it is difficult to reduce prices because of the high planting costs in Hong Kong. At the same time, support is high, so there is no promotion of price reductions.
The person in charge also pointed out that in the past, Hong Kong people were deterred by the prices of local fishery and agricultural products, but local farming did not contain pesticides, and Hong Kong people's confidence increased and they were willing to buy food.
The radish harvest farmer has no choice but to prepare
The Jiali Farm, located in Pat Heung, Yuen Long, was also in chaos due to the suspension of the fishermen’s food carnival.
Farmer Fu said frankly that this year's harvest of radishes was nearly 1,000 kilograms, and they can only be sold online through the help of friends.
Although he understands that the development of the epidemic is difficult to estimate, he also feels helpless.
The Food Carnival for Fisheries and Farmers will hold an online market from the 11th to the 26th, but Mr. Fu said that customers usually trust the farm and therefore prefer to sell carrots online.
He also pointed out that radishes are prone to deterioration in environments with large temperature differences. They will "harvest water" and "black core". The origin of Huaxin radishes originates from bad radishes. Therefore, they must be sold as soon as possible after harvesting. Reduction can only reduce prices to attract customers.
Since the outbreak began, Mr. Fu said frankly that it is impossible to predict the future. "You don’t know whether to plant or not to plant. Then the epidemic will have a relationship with few people to buy." He revealed that the next step is to reduce the amount of planting and rely on regular customers to patronize. Although they can maintain their livelihood, they cannot increase their income.
"If the economy is good, many people will buy it. If the economy is not good, people will buy it first."
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