Craig Foster from the National Aquaculture Council –
speaking at the Australasian Aquaculture Conference in Brisbane this week - says
fish farms can play an important role in easing the pressure on depleted wild
fish stocks worldwide. He adds, and he says farming can be done year-round and
provide jobs to regional areas.
Most of Australia's $793 million worth of current production comes from SA and Tasmania but Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia are tipped to be central to the industry doubling production within the next decade. Species such as yellowtail, kingfish, barramundi and Tasmanian salmon will lead the charge.
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[source: ABC rural]
Most of Australia's $793 million worth of current production comes from SA and Tasmania but Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia are tipped to be central to the industry doubling production within the next decade. Species such as yellowtail, kingfish, barramundi and Tasmanian salmon will lead the charge.
Related folder:
Dossier AllAbout Aquaculture
[source: ABC rural]
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