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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 1996-301
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Diagnosis and prevention of the mid-crop mortality syndrome of pond-reared black tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon)

The project has created knowledge which has led to the outcome of better health management on Australian prawn farms. Changes to farm practices have occurred where whole-farm destocking and pond disinfection are applied as a hygiene practice following a season where crop declines or failures are...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)

Production technology for redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus)

Project number: 1992-119
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $230,278.00
Principal Investigator: Clive Jones
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Project start/end date: 21 Nov 1992 - 30 Jun 1997
Contact:
FRDC

Objectives

1. To evaluate the biological characteristics of the recognised stocks of redclaw, determine thier genetic basis and assess their relative suitability to cultivation.
2. To investigate the nutrition of redclaw through studies of digestive physiology/morphology, natural food availability and comparative feeding trials.
3. To develop standard growout techniques in relation to pond preparation, stocking density and size, pond management and harvesting, and to prepare a practical manual for the industry.
4. To investigate the feasibility of polyculturing redclaw and silver perch

Final report

Author: C.M. Jones I.M. Ruscoe
Final Report • 1996-08-06 • 3.47 MB
1992-119-DLD.pdf

Summary

This research and development project aimed to define specific guidelines for the aquaculture production of redclaw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus. This aim was achieved, and a comprehensive list of such guidelines is now documented.

Redclaw crayfish aquaculture was a small industry when this project was initiated, generating less than 40 tonnes of product per year. Production technology was undefined and extremely variable across the industry. Now, in 1996, production has risen to around 100 tonnes and a more consistent and appropriate approach is applied to production. This is due to a large extent to the technologies developed by this project, the full benefits of which are still flowing to industry.

Armed with a ‘best practice’ approach, the redclaw aquaculture industry is poised for significant expansion, which will enable it to more fully exploit the excellent export opportunities which have been clearly identified for the product.

Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 1998-418
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

'99 Innovations for seafood - an international conference

Innovation is a key topic in the competitive economic environment. Innovative actions need to be recognised and encouraged. A dedicated seafood post harvest conference was the ideal opportunity to present innovative ideas and processes from the Australian industry and gain benefit from hearing the...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 1997-301
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Informing and capitalising on the seasonality of Australian seafood (stage 2)

Australian Seafood by Season is a user-friendly guide to Australian seafood seasonality. Its publication has been funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland and the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation. This calendar has...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-207
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Development of post-harvest handling technologies for the under-utilised cross-jurisdictional Royal Red Prawn fishery

The research team have studied the supply chain of Royal Red Prawns including the fishing operations, prawn handling and processing, and current market supply chains. The research team has also undertaken extensive sensory investigation to understand the specific sensory qualities of the Royal Red...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 1997-300
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Identification of market requirements for future development of the Australian Seafood Catering Manual

This report aims to identify the market requirements for the future development of the Australian Seafood Catering Manual. Although the manual generated extremely positive feedback from industry, only a small proportion of the potential target market was tapped. Consumer research has been conducted...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)

Integrated stock assessment and monitoring program

Project number: 1994-161
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $477,960.00
Principal Investigator: Ian Brown
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Project start/end date: 28 Jun 1995 - 30 Jun 2001
Contact:
FRDC

Objectives

1. To develop and implement a programme for monirtoring and assessing the status of fish stocks in southern Queensland
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1992-125.02
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Value added beche-de-mer products

In recent years, increased interest has been shown in the Queensland beche-de-mer industry. As a consequence, there has been a number of initiatives taken to ensure the industry will have a sustainable future. The industry, traditionally a 'cottage' industry in the past, has not been able to access...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
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