Traditionally there has been little emphasis placed on the role and contribution of women in the South Australian fishing industry. Many other primary industries, most notably dairy and grains, have invested significant resources in developing the role and skills of women. This has resulted in the...
This project updated the Australian Seafood Quality Index manual with eight new species
For copies of the manual please contact markb@sydneyfishmarket.com.au
For the Quality Index on a free app platform, visit the iTunes or Android stores and search for 'Australian Seafood Quality...
This FRDC project, Understanding, supporting and promoting effective participation by women in the Australian seafood industry, was pivotal for WISA in supporting its future direction as an organisation. Research undertaken showcased the significance of the roles and contributions of seafood women...
The FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and FAO Guidelines for the Eco-labelling of Fish and Fishery Products from Marine Capture Fisheries represent internationally negotiated documents that represent consensus on the criteria for responsibly managed fisheries. These ‘tools’ form the...
Financial losses on the live mud and spanner crab supply chain into Sydney Fish Market are significant. An analysis of data from the 2010/11 financial year demonstrated that:
Mud crabs that were downgraded due to being slow represented 2.8% (around 11 tonne) of product supplied worth $71,238...