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...

A number of businesses have recently been established in Australia with a primary focus on genetic improvement and the sale of genetically improved stock for aquaculture. The production of selectively bred stock has been shown to have high benefit-cost, even for relatively small aquaculture...