Citizens in the Northern Territory have been invited by the state government to guide the future of its agribusiness and aquaculture sectors via a public consultation, now open for comment.
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Food waste to help sustainably farm fish
A study done by the University of Western Australia (UWA) has found that food scraps can be used to raise black solider fly larvae which could act as a nutritional food source for farmed fish.
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New aquaculture project delivery team formed from experienced industry veterans
In the current uncertain environment there is a renewed global push for food security, domestic food production and reduced reliance on imports. With this comes an increase in demand for recirculating
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Barramundi farm taps new markets to combat COVID crisis
The world’s largest barramundi producer is now selling direct to the public after losing its restaurant and export markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MainStream Aquaculture, which produced more than
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Aquaculture comp open for entries
Established in 2001, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s (RAS) Sydney Royal Aquaculture competition has been celebrating excellence for just under two decades.
Providing a platform for quality products
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Why industrial gases are important in fish farming
Fish is a nourishing, healthy food that is popular throughout the world. However, as the planet’s population grows, fish stocks in some oceans are dwindling. One way to address this shortage is fish
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Food and agriculture technology and products market – global forecast to 2023
Increase in demand and consumption of livestock-based products and seafood, the rise in consumer awareness about food safety, and demand for agricultural production due to the increasing population are
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Support extended for prawn project
A multi-billion dollar prawn aquaculture project, expected to create 1,600 jobs in Northern Australia, has been granted a renewal of its Major Project Status.
Project Sea Dragon will produce Black Tiger
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Entries for aquaculture comp open
Entries for the 2019 Sydney Royal Aquaculture competition are now open and encouraging Australian Sydney Rock oyster and prawn producers to take the first step towards medal winning glory by entering now.
Established
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Federal funding announced for aquaculture development in northern Australia
A $420,000 project funded by the federal government aims at expanding the aquaculture industry in northern Australia.
The Northern Australian Aquaculture Industry Situational Analysis has been commissioned
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Queensland government announces aquaculture development areas in Rockhampton
The Queensland government has declared two Rockhampton region sites as prime targets to play a part in Queensland’s booming aquaculture industry.
State minister for agricultural industry development
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Queensland’s Bribie Island could turn into aquaculture hub
The Queensland government plans to turn rundown buildings on Bribie Island into an aquaculture hub.
The land is part of the Bribie Island Research Centre, an aquaculture research and development facility
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Growing aquaculture production backed by Queensland government
Agricultural industry development and fisheries minister Mark Furner has laid bare his ambitions to make Queensland the aquaculture capital of the world.
Furner used a visit in early October to the JCU
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New aquaculture feed factory planned for Australia
Acquaculture company BioMar has entered talks with Australian state government officials to gain approval to build a new feed factory.
While the Danish-based company has not yet disclosed the location
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Summer food competition set to sizzle
Spring has sprung and summer is here, bringing with it the summer cycle of one of Australia’s most prestigious food competitions, the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show.
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Living dangerously: climate change means extra risks for baby fish
The study indicates that increased atmospheric carbon dioxide could have an impact through altering the behaviour of juvenile fish, leading to poorer chances of survival.
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Despite soaring seafood consumption, fishing and aquaculture only see small growth
While Australia’s love of seafood is tipped to continue with business information analysts at IBISWorld forecasting overall fish and seafood consumption to rise by only 5 per cent - from 18.7 kilograms per capita in 2015 to 19.6 kilograms per capita by 2021.
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NSW Government gold plates fish awards once again
The NSW Government has returned as the Gold Sponsor for the 2015 Sydney Fish Market Seafood Excellence Awards.
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Growing seafood appetite an opportunity for Australia: report
Australia is in a prime position to take advantage of the growing global demand for seafood, a new industry report has found.
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Imported prawns labelled as Australian: Prawn Association
The seafood industry is searching for technology which can decipher if retailers are selling imported products as Australian.
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