The Australian Barramundi farming industry has seen constant growth in production and price over the last 10 years, but the industry is facing threats from a number of sources. The Australian Barramundi Farmers Association (ABFA), which represents the vast majority of producers and over 85% of farm...

Objective: The development of a business plan agreed by the ABFA and key stakeholders that identifies the key priorities to be achieved over the next three years, allocates responsibilities for managing the plan and identifies the financial and other resources required.

It has been recognised that production from the Australian farmed barramundi industry will rise sharply over the next three years. Production is likely to rise to around 4000 tonnes by 2005/06. There will be significant expansion from existing operations particularly in Queensland, Northern...