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Ensuring market-focused value adding capabilities are available to SA Seafood companies today and through to 2030

Project number: 2022-137
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $61,500.00
Principal Investigator: Ewan A. Colquhoun
Organisation: Ridge Partners
Project start/end date: 18 May 2023 - 30 Aug 2023
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Market Opportunities
Commercial Species
Aquaculture

Need

Commercial in confidence. To know more about this project please contact FRDC.

Objectives

Commercial in confidence

Final report

Author: Ewan Colquhoun and Catherine Sayer
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
Final Report • 2024-02-01 • 1.19 MB
2022-137-DLD.pdf

Summary

Context
Fresh premium seafood has long been the best pathway to a viable consumer. That remains true for premium SA wildcatch species (e.g., rock lobster, prawn, abalone) that are, and will continue to be, prosperous. But processing and value adding have never been more critical to attract retail consumers than they are today. Modern seafood consumers (retail, food service, or online) are informed and agile, and increasingly choosing retail offers that are consumer meals ready-to-eat. Fishers, farmers, and chain partners must engage in this reality if they are to remain competitive and viable.
 
The rising frequency of product recalls by SA seafood manufacturers prompted this review. A Preferred Investment Pathway offers direction to resolve gaps by 2030.
Globally and nationally, aquaculture is the largest seafood supplier, setting baseline prices for retail and online product formats. Its easy access, scalable supply, chain efficiency, and species control over yield and product format, can more easily attract investment. SA aquafarms and a few wildcatch fisheries (e.g., Jackets, Pipi) are approaching economic scale in supply and along integrated supply chains. Both are seeking to integrate or access technology and capability to value-add to tight national retail and food service client specifications. Efficient market-focused seafood value adding will build SA’s capability and retain investment and employment, particularly in regional communities.
 
Consultation
This review consulted widely (fishers, farmers, processors, value adders, investors, regulators) regarding processing and value adding capacity and capability that exists and is required to ensure SA’s successful market focused value adding by 2030. Unsurprisingly capacity gaps already exist and will grow (without clear heads) as supply increases 25,000 tonnes (32%) by 2030. Eighteen core issues and risks are identified.
Human capacity (skills, collaboration, leadership), Technology transfer (NPD, batch trials), and Markets (intelligence, unique selling points) are the most critical and challenging. Most new investment is by industry’s private account, but indirectly coinvestment by government will enable and leverage community outcomes.
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Asparagopsis R&D review and implementation plan for a national seaweed hatchery network

Project number: 2022-132
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $103,930.00
Principal Investigator: Jo Kelly
Organisation: Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance
Project start/end date: 23 Feb 2023 - 6 Jul 2023
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Seaweed
Capacity Building
Aquaculture

Need

The project provides support for ASSA to undertake preparation activities in advance of receiving an $8.0m grant from the Federal government (late May/early June 2023). The duration of the grant is approximately 2 years and includes $6.18 million expenditure aligned to the NHN. Given the tight time frames for what is expected to be a relatively complex capital and human resource intensive NHN build, the earlier the consultation and planning phase can be completed the better. Currently there are a number of public and private research organisations conducting research on Asparagopsis aquaculture and the application of Asparagopsis derived products for methane reduction. In order to maximise the industry development impact of grant funding may have, it is imperative that the current research initiatives are compiled and reviewed to identify potential information and opportunity gaps prior to the grant being issued. Engaging a SME to review Asparagopsis R&D and provide expert consultation on the conceptualisation and NHN will improve the prospects for the eligible grant activities to be achieved within the stipulated grant duration (until 31 March 2025).

Objectives

1. Review Asparagopsis R&D across the supply chain from production to application
2. Develop a plan that details investments in the ASSA National Hatchery Network until 31 March 2025

Final report

Author: Jo Kelly and Margaret Rule
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 1.88 MB
2022-132-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Federal Government has committed to an $8 million Seaweed Industry Development grant that will support ASSA to establish a National Hatchery Network (NHN) for Asparagopsis and deliver other supporting projects to grow the industry and achieve significant livestock emissions reductions over the next decade. The budget allocation for the grant is provided for activities to occur from 30 June 2023 – 30 March 2025 and will be managed by FRDC.
Final Report • 2023-06-01 • 2.37 MB
2022-132-R-DLD.pdf

Summary

Asparagopsis has been gaining attention for its climate change mitigation potential since its methane reducing capabilities as a cattle feed were discovered in 2006. In the last three years, since the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified Asparagopsis as having significant potential as an emerging industry, many companies have entered the market and are working hard to achieve commercial production. However, Asparagopsis is still very much a nascent industry, with a lack of accessible knowledge and expertise resulting
in significant delays to market. A National Hatchery Network has been identified as having the potential to fast-track production and support current and emerging growers. Current state of knowledge was assessed against the major supply chain elements; wild population assessment, hatchery, cultivation, processing/manufacture of products and product and market development. Surveys and interviews with seaweed farming companies, state governments, and research groups actively working on Asparagopsis, identified a suite of knowledge gaps and challenges to the industry and opportunities for a National Hatchery Network (NHN).
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