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Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-098
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Setting strategic directions for the Australian Barramundi farming sector 2020-2025

This strategic plan for the Australian farmed barramundi industry was enabled with funding from Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). The strategy was facilitated and written by McKINNA et al with close input from members of the Australian Barramundi Farmers Association and ABFA CEO...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Barramundi Farmers Association (ABFA)
SPECIES
Barramundi
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-169
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Assessing the nutritional value of Australian Barramundi

Farmed Australian barramundi (Lates calcarifer) is a reasonably well-recognised fish product in the Australian marketplace, however, its nutritional value and health benefits compared to other animal protein and seafoods is not quantified and widely known by consumers. This study assessed the...
ORGANISATION:
James Cook University (JCU)
TAGS
Nutrition
Marketing
Fishing Technology
Consumer Health
Consumer
SPECIES
Barramundi
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-170
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Real time monitoring of water quality and mechanisation of pond management to boost productivity and increase profit

Maintenance of adequate levels of dissolved oxygen (DO) are critical for the health and production of aquaculture species. In barramundi (Lates calcarifer) pond aquaculture the use of 24 hr/7 day mechanical aeration via paddlewheels represents a significant energy cost to companies,...
ORGANISATION:
James Cook University (JCU)
TAGS
Energy
Energy
Efficiency
Automation
Aquaculture
SPECIES
Barramundi
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-730
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Seafood CRC: development of barramundi selective breeding entity II

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...
ORGANISATION:
Flinders University
TAGS
Training
Stakeholder
Reproduction
Fisheries Management
Economic
SPECIES
Barramundi
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