The Development Of A Dry, Pathogen Free, Water Stable, Lobster Bait - Investigation Into Operational Parameters
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$80,407.27
Summary
The bait used in the Western Rock Lobster industry consists largely of frozen fish of which 18,000 Tonnes are used annually. Of this, 15,000 Tonnes are imported and consist of Sardines, Blue Mackerel, Jack Mackerel, Herring and Australian Salmon (from New Zealand). The lobster season is from 15th November to 30th June and most of the fish used must be stored frozen to meet the seasonal demand. Apart from the cost of the bait per se there are significant costs in transporting the bait to the p ....The bait used in the Western Rock Lobster industry consists largely of frozen fish of which 18,000 Tonnes are used annually. Of this, 15,000 Tonnes are imported and consist of Sardines, Blue Mackerel, Jack Mackerel, Herring and Australian Salmon (from New Zealand). The lobster season is from 15th November to 30th June and most of the fish used must be stored frozen to meet the seasonal demand. Apart from the cost of the bait per se there are significant costs in transporting the bait to the pots and a significant level of wastage, as bait, once thawed, cannot be re-frozen.
In order for the bait which has been developed, to become a realistic and reliable proposition for commercial manufacture, elements of its formulation, shape and processing technique need to be further defined. Objectives: 1. To determine the optimum level of key additives, while maintaining acceptable water stability. 2. To determine the optimum shape and size parameters for commercial bait. 3. To determine the optimum processing conditions, with particular regard to bait shape and size, and microbiological performance. Read moreRead less
The availability of a manufactured feed is critical to the successful rearing of propagated tuna. This project is one of the three identified key issues that needs to be resolved to successfully achieve a propagated tuna industry.
Both of the Ridley and the Skretting feeds have the capability of resolving our feed requirements for pellets over 10mm. The Skretting product may be able to manufactured in pellets smaller than 10mm.
Without a reliable manufactured feed we have lit ....The availability of a manufactured feed is critical to the successful rearing of propagated tuna. This project is one of the three identified key issues that needs to be resolved to successfully achieve a propagated tuna industry.
Both of the Ridley and the Skretting feeds have the capability of resolving our feed requirements for pellets over 10mm. The Skretting product may be able to manufactured in pellets smaller than 10mm.
Without a reliable manufactured feed we have little chance of achieving the successful culture of significant SBT. Objectives: 1. The availability of a viable manufactured feed supply in Australia to support the propagated tuna industry and the SBT wild caught fattening industry. 2. Determine the suitability of the Ridley/Hayashikane feed for fattening Southern Bluefin Tuna. Indicative growth, feed conversion, weaning mortality and degree of fatness will be determined for the feed. Read moreRead less
Market Investigation Of The Impact Of Rock Lobster Aquaculture
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$74,268.55
Summary
The Department of Fisheries released a Scoping Paper in 2006 identifying management considerations for the allocation and growout of WRL puerulus for aquaculture. Public comments called for a study into the implications of this new industry on the markets of wild harvest product as significant concerns were raised that aquacultured product could have a significant impact on the wild caught lobster market.
These implications centre on the wild harvest industry having an established po ....The Department of Fisheries released a Scoping Paper in 2006 identifying management considerations for the allocation and growout of WRL puerulus for aquaculture. Public comments called for a study into the implications of this new industry on the markets of wild harvest product as significant concerns were raised that aquacultured product could have a significant impact on the wild caught lobster market.
These implications centre on the wild harvest industry having an established position within the global trading environment, which the aquaculture sector wishes to enter and an assessment of the financial effort being delivered to this aquaculture sector around the world is neeeded as there is no data currently available to our knowledge.
This project will endeavour to provide global statistics on the aquaculture lobster market to help quantify if aquacultured lobster may affect the value of product from the wild catch sector in Australia. The broader implications of this new sector may include the effects of product style, size and timing of delivery into the market. Objectives: 1. Provide a clear indication of the current status of the WA WRL in the global market, identifying the factors that affect market price and market share. 2. Outline some potential future markets for aquaculture products in Australia and in other countries considering off season production and specific sizes. 3. Identify any marketing impacts that may result as a consequence of WA aquaculture product entering the market both generally and for the WA WRL industry 4. Identify potential market implications to WA’s WRL industry and regional economies if WA does not accept and support aquaculture of WRL Read moreRead less
Development Of Five UHT Seafood Soups Using Waste And Under-utilised Species
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$32,500.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. To develop five seafood soup recipes using U.H.T. processing and packaging 2. The approximate costs of production and sale per unit should be reported on. 3. To investigate, screen and rport on marketing opportunities by using the successful soup samples to develop product exposure amon retailers or supermarkets of food service clients both within Tasmania and the mainland. Suitable samples of soup will be made available to the National Seafood Centre to showcase ....Objectives: 1. To develop five seafood soup recipes using U.H.T. processing and packaging 2. The approximate costs of production and sale per unit should be reported on. 3. To investigate, screen and rport on marketing opportunities by using the successful soup samples to develop product exposure amon retailers or supermarkets of food service clients both within Tasmania and the mainland. Suitable samples of soup will be made available to the National Seafood Centre to showcase and promote at Fine Food Exhibitions in 1998, 1999 and 2000 to develop further demand. Read moreRead less
Objectives: 1. Establish a firm contract for the supply of fresh carp that establishes a good handling/refrigeration and acknowledges price/kg. see B13. This will be done as early as possible into the project, at the latest after successful production of test market samples. Commercial manufacture of new products is the ulimate project objective and the price and quality of raw materials is critical before commercialisation. 2. To perfect processing technology to ensure flavour modific ....Objectives: 1. Establish a firm contract for the supply of fresh carp that establishes a good handling/refrigeration and acknowledges price/kg. see B13. This will be done as early as possible into the project, at the latest after successful production of test market samples. Commercial manufacture of new products is the ulimate project objective and the price and quality of raw materials is critical before commercialisation. 2. To perfect processing technology to ensure flavour modification of the carp "muddy" flavour. Application of natural food acid technology will be elaborated on eg by use with Rosinal or other products. 3. To prepare emulsified fish based smallgoods such as sausage, frankfurts, meat loaf and pate. Also to produce fish ham. 4. Define the packaging most suitable for the maintenance of shelf life comparable to that of similar meat based product. 5. Define the shelf life in terms of HACCP programs. NB. A final report will be made available to the NSC will outline full manufacturing details including handling of raw materials, processing conditions, HACCP plans approximate cost structures, marketing opportunities and status of commercialisation. This information will be in-confidence for 12 months after submission to the National Seafood Centre after which time it can be made available inthe public domain. see B8 also. Read moreRead less
Feeding Ecology Of Seabirds Nesting At The Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$150,212.19
Summary
To determine the degree of expansion in the mid-west purse seine fishery that can be acccommodated without untoward effects on the seabird populations, information is required on fish and seabird population sizes, the amount of food required for successful rearing of a nestling, the fish species required by different bird species, the effect of oceanographic events on availability of different fish species to the birds and the ability of the birds to respond to such events by switching prey. To determine the degree of expansion in the mid-west purse seine fishery that can be acccommodated without untoward effects on the seabird populations, information is required on fish and seabird population sizes, the amount of food required for successful rearing of a nestling, the fish species required by different bird species, the effect of oceanographic events on availability of different fish species to the birds and the ability of the birds to respond to such events by switching prey. Objectives: 1. To determine the quantity and species composition of the diets of Abrolhos seabird species for which there is inadequate information. 2. To determine the relationships between diet and nesting success. 3. To extend the time-series of dietary and oceanographic information for seabird species whose diets have already been studied to gain an understanding of oceanographic effects on prey availability and the ability of the birds to respond. 4. To model the fishery-fish stock-seabird interactions to estimate the sustainable yield from the fishery which does not significantly affect the Abrolhos seabird populations. Read moreRead less
Development Of A Chilled Pasteurised Prawn Loaf Range In Retail Packs
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$31,840.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. To identify for further product improvement and innovation and devleop up to three prawn knobs, in a variety of shapes, flavours and packaging options. 2. Product definition from market analysis. Research of the target market to identify specifically what the consumer would want from such a product conceptually. 3. Development of product which meets market criteria. The production of prototype which meets the criteria of the consumer market research. 4. Confi ....Objectives: 1. To identify for further product improvement and innovation and devleop up to three prawn knobs, in a variety of shapes, flavours and packaging options. 2. Product definition from market analysis. Research of the target market to identify specifically what the consumer would want from such a product conceptually. 3. Development of product which meets market criteria. The production of prototype which meets the criteria of the consumer market research. 4. Confirmation of market acceptance of final product. Test marketing of product on the consumer to confirm that it meets initial criteria. 5. Development of commercial scale manufacturing process of product. Definition of commercial production equipemnt and processing with creation of pilot production so as to access production costs, quality, control etc at commercial level. 6. Complete detailed reports to NSC as specified in Project Description Part A. Read moreRead less
New & Emerging Aquaculture Opportunities Subprogram: Establishment
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$59,954.74
Summary
The FRDC's 2015-20 RD&E strategy identified the development of new and emerging aquaculture opportunities as a national research priority. Aquaculture currently contributes 43% and $1 billion to the value of Australian seafood production, and has increased 12% from 2002-03 to 2012-03 (ABARES 2014). Increases were predominantly in finfish, specifically salmonids (worth $497 million, 48% of aquaculture value in 2012-13), and edible oysters (currently 9% aquaculture value) (ABARES 2014). Other esta ....The FRDC's 2015-20 RD&E strategy identified the development of new and emerging aquaculture opportunities as a national research priority. Aquaculture currently contributes 43% and $1 billion to the value of Australian seafood production, and has increased 12% from 2002-03 to 2012-03 (ABARES 2014). Increases were predominantly in finfish, specifically salmonids (worth $497 million, 48% of aquaculture value in 2012-13), and edible oysters (currently 9% aquaculture value) (ABARES 2014). Other established key aquaculture species are wild-caught and farmed Southern Bluefin Tuna (15% value) and prawns (6% value). In a global context, aquaculture production is projected to expand by 2030 to provide almost two-thirds of fishery product consumption (World Bank and FAO). An increase of around 36% in aquaculture production (29 million tonnes from 2010 to 2030) is needed to meet this demand. In Australia, apparent seafood consumption is increasing (3% p.a. 2000-01 to 2012-13), and imported seafood currently supplies two-thirds of product consumed (ABARES, 2014). Consequently, there are increasing opportunities for Australian-grown high value aquaculture products in domestic and export markets. In response to the increased demand, there are initiatives in Australia to expand production of established industries: for example, Atlantic Salmon in Tasmania, and prawn and Barramundi in the north (WA, NT and QLD). However, to meet the market for seafood, now is a critical time to develop sustainable, productive and profitable new aquaculture industries that will complement growth in established sectors. The Subprogram will be established to lead the FRDC's priority activity in new and emerging aquaculture development, and to coordinate the strategic planning, funding and project administration related to the initiative. New and emerging opportunities/species for aquaculture will be identified that would benefit from RD&E funding to achieve rapid results in terms of industry establishment, production increases and profitability. This is a 6-month project to establish the Subprogram. Objectives: 1. Collaborate with industry and government agencies to set strategic directions for new & emerging aquaculture opportunity research and development in Australia 2. Coordinate New & Emerging Aquaculture Opportunities Subprogram research and ensure the quality and relevance of projects (project applications, project management, communication) 3. Identify and pursue opportunities for cross-sector and inter-agency research to enhance aquaculture development in Australia 4. Coordinate and undertake the communication of results from new & emerging aquaculture opportunity research and development Read moreRead less