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Hong Kong group fosters sustainable rural economy on Lantau Island

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Good Old Soil, a Hong Kong-based organization, is working to establish a sustainable rural economy on Lantau Island. Unlike projects that rely on short-term funding, Good Old Soil aims to create a self-sufficient local economy by involving farmers, craftspeople, young people, and businesses. Since its founding in 2022, the group has opened a shop in Mui Wo and offers various initiatives including farm-to-table activities, local product development, and apprenticeships. AI

RANK_REASON This is a local community initiative focused on economic development, not a frontier release, significant industry move, or research paper.

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Hong Kong group fosters sustainable rural economy on Lantau Island

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jimmy Chow ·

    Hong Kong group aims to cultivate a lasting future for rural Lantau communities

    Many rural projects in Hong Kong start with funding, run for a year or two, then disappear when the money runs out. Good Old Soil, a community organisation, is trying to take a different approach on Lantau. Supported by the non-profit Land Education Foundation, the organisation w…

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