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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)
TAGS
Supply & Demand
Rac Nsw
Rac Cmwth
Post Harvest
Marketing
SPECIES
Royal Red Prawn
People
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2015-402
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Growing future leaders in recreational fishing 2016 and beyond: Vic, Tas, NSW and SA

The recreational fishing sector has passionate and committed individuals who continue to strive for a better deal for the sector. However, these same people work largely in a voluntary capacity and struggle to cope with the constant deluge of administration, representation and advocacy required. The...
ORGANISATION:
VRFish
TAGS
Recreational Fishing
Leadership
Environment
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-251
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Market study to assist target seafood marketing campaign to restore consumer confidence after Hunter River fishing closure due to contamination

In early September 2015 the discovery of a chemical contamination around the Williamtown RAAF base in the NSW Hunter Valley was made public The NSW Environment Protection Authority warned that chemicals perfluorooctane sulfonate ( and perfluorooctanoic acid ( had been found in surface...
ORGANISATION:
Intuitive Solutions
TAGS
Rac Nsw
Promotion
Marketing
Health And Safety
Contamination
Industry

Seafood Directions 2017

Project number: 2017-090
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $68,000.00
Principal Investigator: Stephanie Margrain
Organisation: Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd
Project start/end date: 17 Jul 2017 - 30 Oct 2017
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Trade
Sustainability
Rac Nsw
Media
Fisheries Management

Need

The Australian Seafood Industry operates in a diverse and dynamic environment and although the volume produced in Australia is small by world standards, the value and quality of our product and sustainability of our practices are globally recognized. For the Seafood Industry to continue to be a world leader in seafood production and quality there must be an opportunity to learn from each other and plan for the future. The role of Seafood Directions is to provide a significant opportunity for fisheries researchers, fisheries managers and others who work in support of the industry, to examine key contemporary and strategic issues and develop blueprints that will ensure a sustainable, profitable and socially resilient seafood industry in Australia. The need for Seafood Directions is indicated by the ongoing support of key stakeholders of the seafood industry, as is evident by the level of industry sponsorship and attendance at the conference.

Objectives

1. Plan and deliver the 10th Seafood Directions Conference in Sydney NSW
2. Maintain a minimum of 200 registrations of which a minimum of 25% should be Harvesters.
3. Further securing access rights through promoting the sustainability of fisheries as a result of certification processes and other initiatives.
4. Setting the direction for marketing and promotion activities for the fishing industry for the next decade and beyond.

Final report

Author: Stephanie Williams
Final Report • 2017-07-07 • 901.57 KB
2017-090-DLD.pdf

Summary

In May 2016, The Association Specialists were contracted to manage the biannual National Seafood Industry Conference, Seafood Directions, at the International Convention Centre Sydney.

The event included the following: 

  • The conference was held across three days (Wednesday 27 September – Friday 29 September 2017).
  • The International Convention Centre Sydney was the main venue for the conference.
  • The Novotel Darling Harbour and the IBIS Darling Harbour were the main sources of accommodation for the conference.
  • The overall conference program consisted of plenary sessions, invited speakers, 2 concurrent sessions, twenty-six abstract presentations and various panel discussions.
  • The conference featured two pre-conference activities including an overnight Huon Field Trip and an Economics Masterclass Pre-Conference Workshop.
  • The conference also incorporated daily Sydney Fish Market, Behind the Scenes Tours, from Wednesday 27 September - Friday 29 September 2017.
  • The Welcome Reception was held in the Exhibition area, in Parkside 1, on Wednesday, 27 September 2017.
  • The National Seafood Industry Awards Dinner was held in the Grand Ballroom at the International Convention Centre Sydney on Thursday, 28 September 2017. The dinner attracted nearly 400 attendees.
  • The “Power Up” Breakfast was held on Friday, 29 September and was organised by WINSC.
  • The trade component was held in the exhibition space, where each catering break was held and fourteen exhibitors showcased their products and services.
  • All plenary sessions and one breakout stream (i.e. all sessions in Parkside 2) were Live Streamed internationally to registered delegates.
  • The event attracted a total of 355 registrations.
Environment
Adoption
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-065
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Disseminating existing bycatch reduction and fuel efficiency technologies throughout Australia's prawn fisheries

Prawn trawling is among the world's least selective fishing methods, the unintended consequence being large quantities of bycatch. It is also a method that can disturb benthic habitats and use large quantities of fuel—a significant running cost for many fisheries. Issues of bycatch and fuel...
ORGANISATION:
IC Independent Consulting Pty Ltd
TAGS
Stakeholder
Rac Wa
Rac Vic
Rac Sa
Rac Nsw
SPECIES
Blue Swimmer Crab
Royal Red Prawn
Giant Scarlet Prawn
Red Prawn
Black Tiger Prawn
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