Results from the current ‘proof of concept’ study indicate that near infrared (NIR) spectra collected from fish otoliths have potential to estimate the age of Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) and Snapper (Pagrus auratus), with performance varying between species and locality of capture. A...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
Within the framework of the Commonwealth Harvest Strategy Policy, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has adopted clear decision rules to set catch limits for commercially targeted species in Commonwealth fisheries. In several fisheries, AFMA has adopted a tiered harvest strategy...
End chain customers have learnt to expect muddiness in Barramundi and this causes a negative barrier to purchase. The impact of market perception is farmed Barramundi has remained at 7-$10/kg (farm-gate price) for >10 years, despite the species having an 'iconic' name with consumers.
There is a...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
In summary, we have made significant progress towards the establishment of the selective breeding program for barramundi by:
Registering a company for selective breeding of barramundi (Barratek) and producing a genetic business plan and lobbying document.
Identifying and characterising...