In 2017 and 2018, wild-caught Barramundi fishers experienced large price fluctuations, with prices falling to an all-time low. Anecdotal information suggested that this was, in part, due to a lack of development in packaging, presentation and grading of products, which in turn had seen demand from...
It has been recognised that production from the Australian farmed barramundi industry will rise sharply over the next three years. Production is likely to rise to around 4000 tonnes by 2005/06. There will be significant expansion from existing operations particularly in Queensland, Northern...
This report provides a summary of the ‘Aquaculture opportunities in northern Australia: Solutions and Strategies Workshop’ held in Rockhampton, 5-6 February 2020. This FRDC project supported James Cook University, the Australian Barramundi Farmers Association, Australian Prawn Farmers...
This report provides an account of the Yanyuwa Traditional Owner-led project, Business opportunities and impediments for Aboriginal community development in supportive fishing industries in the Roper River to Robinson River Area of the Northern Territory which was grounded in a Participatory Action...
1. Convene a Barramundi stakeholder workshop in Cains on June 29th
2. Identify and agree causes of market failure
3. Confirm participants who will be responsible for Actions agreed
ORGANISATION:
Queensland Seafood Marketers Association Inc (QSMA)
The Australian Barramundi Farmer's Association (ABFA) has learned how harvest teams on farms can take simple preparatory steps to ensure the quality and consistency of Australian farmed Barramundi reaching the market. Scientists have worked with farmers that have nurtured their Barramundi for...