PROJECT NUMBER
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2022-091
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Hobart
103,978 results
PROJECT NUMBER
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2022-090
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
Petuna Group
SPECIES
Inland saline aquaculture - past progress, new opportunities and a synthesis of available knowledge
Project number:
2022-089
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$75,489.00
Principal Investigator:
Geoff L. Allan
Organisation:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW)
Project start/end date:
9 Mar 2023
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29 Nov 2023
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Translation of research into commercial development is rarely straightforward. In the case of inland saline aquaculture, the research to overcome technical constraints has led to significant commercial development overseas. However, despite significant investment in the 2000s, commercial development in Australia has been slow. This may be due to environmental factors, policy barriers, social and economic conditions at the time. Some of these possible constraints have completely changed in the last two decades and there is currently new interest in inland saline aquaculture. This project is required to help ensue potential investors are armed with as much information as possible. What did previous research into inland saline aquaculture find? What prevented commercial development in Australia and what led to development overseas? What are the new opportunities and how can they be supported?
1. To collate existing documents and publications documenting research, policy, practical farming methods and opportunities for inland saline aquaculture over the last twenty years.
2. To examine commercial developments and impacts from previous research.
3. To identify new opportunities
4. To recommend ways these opportunities might be further explored and captured.
Final report
Author:
Geoff Allan and Stewart Fielder
Final Report
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12.40 MB
2022-089-DLD.pdf
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) Fisheries, other state governments, the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation ( FRDC), the Australian Government (then DAFF) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) made a major contribution to research and coordination to identify and evaluate opportunities for inland saline aquaculture in Australia (and overseas) in the early 2000s. Research has been translated into significant industry development in some areas (e.g. India) but commercial progress in Australia has been slow.
Unfortunately, with time, much of the collective research is difficult to access especially for prospective farmers and investors. New development will stand a better chance if fully informed of past progress. New technical challenges will need to be addressed. This project sought to address the following objectives:
Unfortunately, with time, much of the collective research is difficult to access especially for prospective farmers and investors. New development will stand a better chance if fully informed of past progress. New technical challenges will need to be addressed. This project sought to address the following objectives:
- Collate existing documents and publications documenting research, policy, practical farming
methods and opportunities for inland saline aquaculture over the last twenty years. - Examine commercial developments and impacts from previous research.
- Identify new opportunities.
- Recommend ways these opportunities might be further explored and captured.
This was a desktop project complimented by a special Inland Saline Aquaculture session which was conducted as part of the World Aquaculture Society Conference in Darwin, May/June 2023.
Experts with a strong history in inland saline aquaculture research from NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia were invited as well as two international experts, from India and the USA. Invited experts were asked to give presentations summarising past progress, including commercial developments, challenges and future opportunities.
Experts with a strong history in inland saline aquaculture research from NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia were invited as well as two international experts, from India and the USA. Invited experts were asked to give presentations summarising past progress, including commercial developments, challenges and future opportunities.
Project products
Seafood Trade Advisory Group - transitioning to a new communications, governance and operating model
Project number:
2022-088
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$444,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Jayne M. Gallagher
Organisation:
Honey and Fox Pty Ltd
Project start/end date:
22 Jan 2023
-
15 Dec 2024
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
SPECIES
The STAG has been operational since 2013 providing services to Australian abalone and rock lobster exporters to engage with government and to support in market access negotiations with unified and well researched considered input. The STAG has a track record of success based on a collaborative priority setting process and a clear focus on resolving the highest priority issues. While primarily focused on the issues faced by abalone and rock lobster exporters many of the STAG activities have benefited the broader seafood exporter community eg the International Freight Assistance Mechanism, tracking and communicating impacts of the COVID pandemic on markets, facilitating an agreed priority listing for adding new species to the approved import list for China and establishing a market intelligence service has been established and weekly newsletters keep Australian seafood exporters up to date on market trends and consumer insights as well as technical market access issues.
Seafood Industry Australia has recently developed a Seafood Industry Export Plan. As part of that plan SIA is building capability and has received Australian Government funding through the ATMAC funding to deliver trade facilitation services.
There is an opportunity for the STAG to move to a new expanded business model under the auspices of SIA capitalising on the resources and capacities of both organisations. The new model will include communications, governance, operations and funding. What that looks like and how that transition should occur will be addressed through application.
While the transition plan is being developed, agreed and implemented it is important that the STAG to continue operations, providing services as agreed by the Partnership Group. The international trade environment is still extremely volatile, as it has been for the past two years. The STAG provides a valuable early warning and quick response mechanism for dealing with disruptions, a market intelligence service and international seafood trade expertise to support the Abalone and Rock Lobster sectors as they face the challenging task of regaining and maintaining China market access while pursuing market diversification strategies.
There is a need to build additional seafood specific international trade knowledge and capacity so the STAG and SIA will work together to identify opportunities to facilitate this.
1. To develop and implement agreed arrangements to transition the STAG to a new business model (communications, governance, operations and funding) within the SIA
2. To deliver agreed trade and market access services according to the agreed Seafood Trade Agenda and Action Plan for Abalone and Rock Lobster
Final report
ISBN:
978-1-7635636-2-9
Author:
Jayne Gallagher & Andrew Robertson
Final Report
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2024-12-31
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11.84 MB
2022-088-DLD.pdf
The report emphasises the importance of maintaining existing market access while removing barriers in new markets to support the growth of Australia’s seafood exports. The Seafood Export Market Strategic Plan (SEMSP) aims for $2 billion in annual exports by 2030, with 125 new seafood businesses expected to become exporters.
The Seafood Trade Advisory Group (STAG) has played a crucial role in addressing international seafood trade challenges, and the report outlines the need for a new business model to broaden funding and include more seafood exporting sectors.
The STAG, Seafood Industry Australia and key industry partners collaborated to develop a transition plan that includes a timetable, roles, responsibilities, and actions to ensure a smooth transfer of functions. The transition aims to maintain support for existing markets while developing new opportunities, particularly focusing on the abalone and rock lobster sectors but with scope for expansion to other sectors with export aspirations.
PROJECT NUMBER
•
2022-087
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
QX Seminar and RD&E Prioritisation Workshop
The one-day workshop on 22 November 2022 at Nelson Bay, NSW was attended by twelve oyster growers, thirteen researchers and four staff from industry bodies. Twelve presentations were given by researchers, three of which were given by Zoom.
Following discussion during the workshop, a list of...
ORGANISATION:
Oysters Australia Ltd
SPECIES
PROJECT NUMBER
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2022-085
PROJECT STATUS:
CURRENT
ORGANISATION:
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
SPECIES
CITES 19th Conference of Parties, Panama City, Panama - Chauncey Hammond
Project number:
2022-084
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$14,342.00
Principal Investigator:
Chauncey Hammond
Organisation:
3 Sticks Pty Ltd
Project start/end date:
30 Nov 2022
-
29 Dec 2022
Contact:
FRDC
SPECIES
CITES 19th Conference of Parties, Panama City, Panama - Natalie Manahan
Project number:
2022-083
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$13,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Natalie J. Manahan
Organisation:
Atlantis Fisheries Consulting Group (AFCG)
Project start/end date:
10 Nov 2022
-
26 Nov 2022
Contact:
FRDC
PROJECT NUMBER
•
2022-082
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
ORGANISATION:
Professional Fishers Association (PFA)
Ocean Decade Australia - Ocean Leaders Summit 2023
Project number:
2022-081
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$35,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Jasmine Chambers
Organisation:
Ocean Decade Australia
Project start/end date:
23 Oct 2022
-
29 Apr 2023
Contact:
FRDC
Funding will cover FRDC partnership in the event (35,000+GST), and additional costs associated with staff and stakeholder travel, and event collateral ($15k). The FRDC will not receive funds from this activity.
Taking lead from established frameworks and commitments, the Ocean Business Leaders' Summit will be established as a regular gathering of business, finance, research, science, and government stakeholders to broker dialogue and intellectual discussion about a sustainable ocean economy and generate actions while growing awareness of the ecosystem of stakeholders, drivers and opportunities.
Thought leadership
Hosting a compelling program of keynote speakers, panel discussions and in-conversation fireside chats, these two Summit sessions will lay the foundation for talking about the systemic change required to achieve 'the ocean we want'.
Delivering a sophisticated platform for engagement, strategic networking and collaboration, international and national thought leaders will address a gathering of 220 C-Suite, Board Chairs, Directors, decision-makers and influencers across business, government, finance, research and academia, and civil society, eager to understand and contribute to an ocean conversation that is becoming increasingly imperative on the planet's climate stage.
Interactive discussions with the delegates led by the Panel moderators, keynotes and thought leaders will traverse ocean knowledge, equity, innovation and governance and align with Ocean Decade objectives, challenges and outcomes, and the Ocean Panel transformations. This strategic focus will bring together an action agenda to promote an improved and collaborative approach for a sustainable ocean economy.
Held at the conclusion of the first day, a prestigious Ocean Decade Summit Dinner will bring together the 220 Summit delegates for an evening of invaluable networking and conversation while enjoying a fine-dining experience of a uniquely created menu using sustainable and indigenous produce.
Curated to bring together 50-55 key stakeholders and Summit delegates, the primary goal of the four strategic immersions will be to increase literacy and connectivity and provide a premium forum for robust debate and the sharing of knowledge and ideas.
Networking
Held as an Executive Luncheon hosting a cross-sector and cross-disciplinary panel of invited influencers, leaders, and industry stakeholders, the interactive discussions are aimed to encourage compelling, beneficial, and intellectual conversation between all guests, while providing a premium platform for a deep dive into key areas of opportunity, driving strategic engagement and collaborative approaches to move to a plan of action.
Strategic collaboration on an Ocean Action Agenda
An Executive Summary, to be compiled by our consulting partner, will be generated from each of these discussions and distributed to attendees, stakeholders and their broader networks. The intention is to collate all summaries of the contextual discussions of each of the Immersions into a compelling and actionable document for Ocean Decade Australia to use as a working document for future Summits and discussions.
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