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EcoBay Alliance Participates in "Mainland & Hong Kong Agricultural Technology Exchange Conference 2026": Advancing Green Agriculture and Expanding into Global Markets

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Jul 20
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Date: July 10, 2026

Event: Mainland & Hong Kong Agricultural Technology Exchange Conference 2026 — Yunnan Farmers Delegation


On July 10, 2026, EcoBay Alliance, acting as a crucial collaborative link within the Greater Bay Area, actively participated in the "Mainland & Hong Kong Agricultural Technology Exchange Conference 2026." Hosted by the Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability (IEES) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and co-organized by the Endeavour Environmental Education Foundation (ENEEF) and the Yunnan Mengding Town Vegetable Industry Association, the event welcomed a delegation of farmers from Yunnan. The conference aimed to build a practical dialogue platform for agricultural technology and industry cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland, driving the implementation and internationalization of advanced green agricultural technologies.


A grand group photo taken when arrived. The children from the delegation subsequently visited the CUHK Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change
A grand group photo taken when arrived. The children from the delegation subsequently visited the CUHK Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change

All distinguished guests and Yunnan farmer representatives gathered for a group photo before the official commencement of the exchange meeting
All distinguished guests and Yunnan farmer representatives gathered for a group photo before the official commencement of the exchange meeting

Distinguished Guests


The conference brought together an impressive lineup of distinguished guests, reflecting the depth of cross-sector collaboration between Hong Kong and the Mainland in agricultural technology:

Name

Title / Organization

Ms. Li ShaoJing

Vice President, Yunnan MengDing Town Vegetable Industry Association

Prof. Hon-Ming Lam

Director, Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability (IEES), CUHK

Prof. Lee-Man Chu

Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, CUHK

Mr. Yang Gequan

Director, Woyin Holdings

Mr. Yang Hongwei

Co-founder, 369 Partnership Town

Ms. Yoyo Tang

Head, Peanut Kitchen

Mr. Keith Wong

Coordinator, South China Herbal Medicine Aquaponics Research and Community Promotion Project, Institute of Chinese Medicine, CUHK

Dr. Felix LEUNG

Head of Social Climate Action, Office of Social Responsibility and Sustainability, CUHK

Dr PM Lai

Honorary Chairman, Retail Technology Industry Association (RTIA) Hong Kong

Mr. Liu Kai Kwong

Chairman, Endeavour Environmental Education Foundation (ENEEF)

Mr. Alfred Tse

Vice Chairman, Endeavour Environmental Education Foundation (ENEEF)

Mr. Samuel Tang

Chief Executive Officer, EcoBay Alliance

Mr. Lawrence Cheung

Chief Operating Officer, EcoBay Alliance

Ms. Yan Cheung

General Manager, EcoBay Alliance


Synergizing Efforts to Connect Technology with the Market


This exchange conference successfully brought together the strengths of academia, industry, and non-profit organizations. Ms. Yan Cheung, General Manager of EcoBay Alliance, served as the Master of Ceremonies, kicking off this profoundly meaningful event. Professor Hon-Ming Lam, Director of IEES at CUHK, delivered a warm welcome address, highlighting the immense potential for cooperation in sustainable agriculture between Hong Kong and the Mainland.


Ms. Yan Cheung, General Manager of EcoBay Alliance, serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the exchange conference
Ms. Yan Cheung, General Manager of EcoBay Alliance, serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the exchange conference
Professor Hon-Ming Lam, Director of IEES at CUHK, delivering the welcome address
Professor Hon-Ming Lam, Director of IEES at CUHK, delivering the welcome address

Focusing on Core Green and Advanced Agricultural Technologies


The conference highlighted two agricultural technology projects with high development potential, designed to address current environmental challenges in agriculture while boosting economic efficiency:


Green Agriculture — Soil Carbon Sequestration and Circular Material Application: The session explored the "Good Soil Urban Composting Project" and the application of biochar. By converting urban organic waste into valuable resources and utilizing biochar to enhance soil organic matter and water retention, this approach not only improves agricultural soil but also achieves significant carbon sequestration, supporting national carbon neutrality goals.


Food Cycle+ Co-Founder Mr. Shawn Cheng detailing the application and effectiveness of recycled compost/soil conditioners in practical planting during the conference
Food Cycle+ Co-Founder Mr. Shawn Cheng detailing the application and effectiveness of recycled compost/soil conditioners in practical planting during the conference

Advanced Agriculture — Aquaponics Systems for Chinese Herbal Medicine Cultivation: With deep technical support from the Institute of Chinese Medicine at CUHK, this project explores the cultivation of high-economic-value Chinese herbal medicines in controlled ecological environments using modern aquaponics technology, establishing an efficient, closed-loop production model.


Mr. Keith Wong, Coordinator of the South China Herbal Medicine Aquaponics Research and Community Promotion Project at the Institute of Chinese Medicine, CUHK, sharing insights on advanced Chinese herbal medicine cultivation technologies
Mr. Keith Wong, Coordinator of the South China Herbal Medicine Aquaponics Research and Community Promotion Project at the Institute of Chinese Medicine, CUHK, sharing insights on advanced Chinese herbal medicine cultivation technologies

Looking Ahead: Joint Expansion of Agricultural Technology into Global Markets


Beyond technical exchange and project implementation, another core objective of this conference was to propel the joint expansion of Hong Kong and Mainland agricultural technologies into overseas markets. Mr. Neon Ma, Market Development Consultant for the Endeavour Environmental Education Foundation (ENEEF), shared strategic plans for this global outreach.

EcoBay Alliance will fully leverage its role as a collaborative link in the Greater Bay Area to connect outstanding environmental and agricultural technology enterprises within the region. Targeting Malaysia as the first overseas pilot market, we plan to organize a joint delegation of agricultural experts and enterprise representatives from Hong Kong and the Mainland to participate in Agri Malaysia 2026 this September. By exploring the feasibility of technology implementation with local institutions, we aim to introduce green agricultural solutions—crystallizing the wisdom of both Hong Kong and the Mainland—to the global stage.


Mr. Neon Ma, Market Development Consultant for the Endeavour Environmental Education Foundation (ENEEF), delving into the opportunities and challenges of expanding agricultural technology overseas
Mr. Neon Ma, Market Development Consultant for the Endeavour Environmental Education Foundation (ENEEF), delving into the opportunities and challenges of expanding agricultural technology overseas

(From left) Mr. Liu Kwong, Chairman of the Endeavour Environmental Education Foundation (ENEEF); Ms. Li Shaojing, Vice President of the Yunnan Mengding Town Vegetable Industry Association; and Prof. Chu Lee Man, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, CUHK — pictured together at the conference.
(From left) Mr. Liu Kwong, Chairman of the Endeavour Environmental Education Foundation (ENEEF); Ms. Li Shaojing, Vice President of the Yunnan Mengding Town Vegetable Industry Association; and Prof. Chu Lee Man, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, CUHK — pictured together at the conference.

Post-Conference Field Visit: Exploring the Chinese Herbal Medicine Garden and Aquaponics Base


Following the conference, the organizers arranged a special field visit exclusively for distinguished guests to the CUHK Chinese Herbal Medicine Garden and Aquaponics Cultivation Base. This hands-on experience allowed guests to witness first-hand the innovative growing system that seamlessly integrates the wisdom of traditional Chinese herbal medicine with cutting-edge ecological farming technology.

Guests first gathered for a group photo at the entrance of the herbal garden before venturing into the greenhouse to observe a variety of precious Chinese medicinal herbs thriving under controlled conditions. At the aquaponics base, guests examined the planting troughs housing various herbal species and took a close look at the fish tanks, gaining a vivid understanding of the closed-loop ecological cycle where fish nourish the plants and the plants purify the water. This immersive site visit further deepened the guests' appreciation of modern agricultural technology and laid a solid foundation for future technical collaboration and knowledge transfer.


Distinguished guests pose for a group photo at the entrance of the CUHK Chinese Herbal Medicine Garden
Distinguished guests pose for a group photo at the entrance of the CUHK Chinese Herbal Medicine Garden

A vertical planting wall within the herbal garden, where a variety of Chinese medicinal herbs flourish in modular containers, demonstrating the space-efficient principles of modern agriculture.
A vertical planting wall within the herbal garden, where a variety of Chinese medicinal herbs flourish in modular containers, demonstrating the space-efficient principles of modern agriculture.

An interior view of the aquaponics cultivation base, featuring Chinese herbal medicine planting troughs alongside a complete recirculating water system. Informational panels on the right detail the cultivation characteristics of each species.
An interior view of the aquaponics cultivation base, featuring Chinese herbal medicine planting troughs alongside a complete recirculating water system. Informational panels on the right detail the cultivation characteristics of each species.

Guests take a close look at the fish tanks within the aquaponics system, experiencing first-hand the ecological circular farming technology where fish feed the plants.
Guests take a close look at the fish tanks within the aquaponics system, experiencing first-hand the ecological circular farming technology where fish feed the plants.

Planting troughs using volcanic rock as a growing medium to cultivate multiple high-value Chinese medicinal herbs. The system design balances the plants' growth requirements with water purification functions.
Planting troughs using volcanic rock as a growing medium to cultivate multiple high-value Chinese medicinal herbs. The system design balances the plants' growth requirements with water purification functions.


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