Three young innovators from Hong Kong swapped city skylines for farmland in 2016, betting on broccoli over bankers. Their journey began in Jiangmen City, Guangdong — part of China's thriving Greater Bay Area — where they transformed barren plots into an aquaponics empire. 🌿🐟
Imagine growing veggies without soil! Their high-tech system cycles fish waste into plant nutrients, yielding 300 tonnes of crisp greens annually. 💡 'We failed 50 times before getting one seedling right,' laughs co-founder Li Ho-yin, now 28. 🌱
This isn't just farming — it's a sustainability revolution! 🌎 Their model cuts water use by 90% compared to traditional agriculture, attracting eco-conscious investors across Asia. 💼📈
Why does this matter? 💬 The team bridges urban tech with rural growth, proving youth can drive cross-regional collaboration. As Li says: 'Anyone can plant seeds of change — even in concrete shoes.' 👟✨
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Hong Kong youth's organic farming start-up in Greater Bay Area
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