Enhanced Education And Engagement With NSW Commercial Fishers Re Biosecurity With Focus On White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$88,000.00
Summary
The project aims to address 3 issues: 1. Improved in-field identification of aquatic pests by fishers over a longer term, 2. understanding the need for early detection. 3. Greater community and industry awareness of threats of aquatic biosecurity
Improved in-field identification of aquatic pests by fishers over a longer term Most fishers need to be re-familiarised with WSSV and associated diseases. Although an Extension Program was run in response to the 2016 south e ....The project aims to address 3 issues: 1. Improved in-field identification of aquatic pests by fishers over a longer term, 2. understanding the need for early detection. 3. Greater community and industry awareness of threats of aquatic biosecurity
Improved in-field identification of aquatic pests by fishers over a longer term Most fishers need to be re-familiarised with WSSV and associated diseases. Although an Extension Program was run in response to the 2016 south east Queensland WSSV incursion, there is a need to refresh the local fishing industry about WSSV and what to keep an eye out for.
There is some belief that this is due to the fact that the original extension program was not supported with any continued material or instruction. The PFA believes that this can be addressed through linking Biosecurity and WSSV information into the fishers reporting devices. It is through constant reaffirmation of WSSV and other such biosecurity risks that it will remain forefront for the fishers
Understanding the need for early detection It is understood that some fishers expressed reluctance in assisting in field surveys for WSSV as they were concerned about the negative impact such detection has to their immediate business. However, many case studies demonstrate that early detection can be the key in eliminating a biosecurity threat versus attempts to contain. The program will focus on the essential component within its materials and engagements
Greater community and industry awareness of threats to aquatic biosecurity Previous campaigns did not target the high risk vectors - for example, recreational fishers using green imported prawns for bait are not likely to fish from boat ramp. A dedicated social media campaign to saturate popular platforms would be utilised to run a regular program.
Objectives: 1. To improve awareness of biosecurity threats to the commercial fishing industry of northern NSW, with a focus of WSSV 2. To improve awareness of the importance of early detection of biosecurity threats within the northern NSW commercial fishing industry 3. To improve greater awareness that the use of imported green seafood as bait has to the ecosystem amongst the NSW community Read moreRead less
Create A Matrix Of Skills And Capability Building Priorities Across FRDC Partners And Advisory Groups
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$38,000.00
Summary
The fisheries industry has advisories boards operating independently across regions (eight State based RACs) and industry specific (11 IPA’s). The fishing and aquaculture commodity groups and regions will benefit from a shared understanding of the skills capabilities and needs which may not be apparent to individual groups who do not have the across-industry view. A shared understanding will enable the industry to adopt an informed decision making process when deciding priorities and allocating ....The fisheries industry has advisories boards operating independently across regions (eight State based RACs) and industry specific (11 IPA’s). The fishing and aquaculture commodity groups and regions will benefit from a shared understanding of the skills capabilities and needs which may not be apparent to individual groups who do not have the across-industry view. A shared understanding will enable the industry to adopt an informed decision making process when deciding priorities and allocating resources for addressing whole of industry workforce development needs.
Objectives: 1. A robust matrix informing the FRDC, RACs and IPAs of identified gaps and common capability and skills development needs across sectors and regions, including mapping existing skills and capability development programs and opportunities. Read moreRead less
Develop And Implement A Communication Strategy For The SmartStart Health Intervention Program To Key Stakeholders Including The Australian And State Governments Departments Of Education And Health
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$29,500.00
Summary
The attempts by SmartStart (Australia) to introduce the SmartStart Health Intervention Program to various States has been limited by a lack of resources. There has been extensive consultation with Australian Government agencies, most of whom have agreed with the concept and stressed the importance of promoting the need for a commitment to a national benchmarking program through the State Governments and their Education and Health Departments. The Australian Government Ministers and Departments o ....The attempts by SmartStart (Australia) to introduce the SmartStart Health Intervention Program to various States has been limited by a lack of resources. There has been extensive consultation with Australian Government agencies, most of whom have agreed with the concept and stressed the importance of promoting the need for a commitment to a national benchmarking program through the State Governments and their Education and Health Departments. The Australian Government Ministers and Departments of Education and Health have been very supportive of the concept and have given positive indications of support. Due to the fact that both education and health are predominately State responsibilities, it is essential that SmartStart has an opportunity to present its program and the findings and issues identified from the last five years of its operation to all the major States and other significant State based stakeholders. Objectives: 1. To develop appropriate communication kits. 2. To identify and inform relevant government agencies of the potential national benefits of their investing in the SmartStart Health Intervention Program. 3. To obtain support from the relevant government agencies. Read moreRead less
SCRC: Optimising Industry Adoption: Case Studies On The Efficacy Of Current Australian Seafood CRC Research Extension Processes
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
The application relates to Seafood CRC Program 3 Education and Training.
This project directly satisfies an overdue milestone in program 3 in the commonwealth agreement: Milestone 3.2.3 Case studies illustrating industry application of outputs from Research Program 1 completed
There is a distinct need for evaluation of the effectiveness of current Seafood CRC research extension practices and tools in order to understand how the extension pathways utilised by researchers have ....The application relates to Seafood CRC Program 3 Education and Training.
This project directly satisfies an overdue milestone in program 3 in the commonwealth agreement: Milestone 3.2.3 Case studies illustrating industry application of outputs from Research Program 1 completed
There is a distinct need for evaluation of the effectiveness of current Seafood CRC research extension practices and tools in order to understand how the extension pathways utilised by researchers have impacted upon industry adoption of research outputs.
This project will assist in identifying the strategies and processes utilised in the extension, education and training of research outcomes, will highlight the associated challenges and successes encountered during industry application of research outputs and will provide an insight into potential solutions and alternative strategies for future seafood industry research extension programs.Read moreRead less
Phase 2. Designing The Integration Of Extension Into Research Projects: Tangible Pathways To Enhance Adoption And Impact.
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$30,000.00
Summary
The investment will see the appointment of a 3rd party provider that will oversee the design and implementation of the key principle/practices that each individual RDC are interested in trialling. Each investor will be expected to nominate a recent project/program or one that is under development to trial. The appointed coordinator will work with each RDC and assist them in initiating the key principles/practices and provide support throughout the duration of the trial process. The coordinator w ....The investment will see the appointment of a 3rd party provider that will oversee the design and implementation of the key principle/practices that each individual RDC are interested in trialling. Each investor will be expected to nominate a recent project/program or one that is under development to trial. The appointed coordinator will work with each RDC and assist them in initiating the key principles/practices and provide support throughout the duration of the trial process. The coordinator will also collate and record the experiences of each investor and provide the collective knowledge and evaluations of the pilot outputs through a community of practice forum. This forum will provide a coordinated approach to sharing the experience of each and RDC. Objectives: 1. to demonstrate the benefits in program/ project design, delivery, and evaluation and therefore benefits to producers through adoption by funding bodies and delivery partners of the key principles and practical steps developed from Phase 1. 2. Project team members (Researchers and extension practitioners) increased their knowledge, attitude, skill, aspiration and practice (KASAP) in applying the key principles and practical steps developed from Phase 1 to their work which has a positive impact on the delivery of project outputs and beneficial outcomes for producers. 3. Increase in cross RDC collaboration in the areas of Peer to Peer learning, issue identification of common concern and investments. 4. RDC funders have initiated adoption of the key principles and practices from phase 1 into their ways of working. Read moreRead less
Inland Saline Aquaculture - Past Progress, New Opportunities And A Synthesis Of Available Knowledge
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$75,489.00
Summary
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 la ....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? Objectives: 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. Read moreRead less
SCRC: Trialing Regional Grower Groups To Extend And Build On CRC Outputs
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Oysters Australia has identified the need for development and delivery of a robust, ongoing mechanism to extend and build on outputs from Seafood CRC research.
The CRC RAC has indicated that it is interested in testing grower group models as extension and communication mechanisms for Seafood CRC research investments.
Discussions with oyster growers from Tasmania, SA and NSW indicate that many would value the support to form and establish such groups but lack the time or knowl ....Oysters Australia has identified the need for development and delivery of a robust, ongoing mechanism to extend and build on outputs from Seafood CRC research.
The CRC RAC has indicated that it is interested in testing grower group models as extension and communication mechanisms for Seafood CRC research investments.
Discussions with oyster growers from Tasmania, SA and NSW indicate that many would value the support to form and establish such groups but lack the time or knowledge to do so effectively.
This project is designed to deliver against the dual CRC and industry needs indentified above by providing the necessary initial support to establish a number of oyster industry grower groups and to build into these groups the independent capability to maintain the on-going, peer-learning opportunities that grower groups can facilitate.
The project will report on and evaluate the success of trialing these grower groups.Read moreRead less
2019 Review Of The FRDC Investment In People Development
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$30,000.00
Summary
There is a need to review FRDCs involvement in people development for the next RD&E plan Objectives: 1. Complete a review of FRDCs investment in People Development to inform FRDCs future investment and RD&E Plan