Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Tasmania salmon growers seek to increase area

The Minister for Primary Industries and water Bryan Green said today "public feedback was being sought on a proposal to increase the area available for salmon farming on Tasmania’s West Coast". He also said that "Tasmanian salmon growers were seeking to increase the lease area in Macquarie Harbour to facilitate further expansion of the industry. The rapid rise of Tasmania’s aquaculture industry has been a great success story and the potential for further growth is extremely positive news for the Tasmanian economy".

David O’Byrne The Minister for Economic Development,, also acknowledged the importance of the industry to the state. “The salmon industry is identified as a priority sector in the states’ Economic Development Plan, contributing some NZ$152 million (€86.513 million)  to Gross State Product". Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.
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