Aquaculture planning

• A planned approach for aquaculture
  To achieve a balance in the use of resources by aquaculture and other uses, and to promote sustainable marine aquaculture development, a planned approach will be pursued to replace the existing process where aquaculture applications are assessed individually on a site-by-site basis.

Industry information

• The Queensland Aquaculture Industry Development Directions document provides the Queensland Government's framework for the development and growth of a sustainable, diverse and innovative aquaculture industry in Queensland. It provides a vision for the aquaculture industry over the next five years and identifies a series of mechanisms to achieve this development.
• Take advantage of Queensland's smart aquaculture
  Queensland boasts a number of existing advantages for aquaculture, and the Queensland Government has implemented major initiatives to maximise the profitability of our aquaculture industry.
• New directions for Queensland's smart aquaculture
  The Queensland Government has identified the development of a sustainable aquaculture industry as a priority for the state.
• Benefits and impacts of marine aquaculture
  Today, Australians consume at least 6% more seafood than they did 12 years ago. This trend is thought to be due to increasing wealth (disposable income) and health benefit awareness in western countries.
• What is marine aquaculture?
  Marine aquaculture is the culture of aquatic species within, and dependent on, the marine environment. There are three main types of marine aquaculture.
• Protecting Queensland aquaculture
  Queensland has a well-deserved reputation for clean, green and safe aquaculture product.
• Aquaculture News
  A newsletter for the Queensland aquaculture industry, covering industry news, research and training information.

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Report to farmers - Queensland aquaculture production surveys

Summary reports including industry sector breakdown and labour costs:

• 2007-2008
  The total value of the Queensland aquaculture industry has increased by 4.4% over the last 12 months, with the value of production increasing from $75.5 million in 2006-07 to $78.8 million in 2007-08.
• 2006-2007
  The total value of the Queensland aquaculture industry increased by 7% over the last 12 months, with the value of production increasing from $70.5 million in 2005-06 to $75.5 million in 2006-07.
• 2005-2006
  The total value of the Queensland aquaculture industry increased by 4% over the last 12 months, with the value of production increasing from $67.9 million in 2004-05 to $70.5 million in 2005-06.
• 2004-2005
  The total value of the Queensland aquaculture industry decreased by 6% over the last 12 months, with the value of production falling from $72.5 million in 2003-04 to $67.9 million in 2004-05.
• Industry organisations
  Queensland Aquaculture Industries Federation (Inc), Australian Barramundi Farmers Association, Crayfish Farmers Association of Queensland (CGAQ), Aquaculture Association of Queensland, Queensland Oyster Growers Association Inc, Australian Prawn Farmers Association.

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Industry development

• 2008 barramundi status report (PDF, 360 kB)
  Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) has been farmed in Queensland for over two decades. It has excellent aquaculture attributes, including broodstock that can be spawned all year round, reliable fingerling production and fast growth rates.
• Oyster Industry Management Plan for Moreton Bay Marine Park
  An administrative framework for oystering that will give confidence to long-term investment in the industry and support its operation within MBMP.
• Oyster industry development plan
  The rock oyster (Saccostrea glomerata) is the most important commercial species of edible oyster grown on the east coast of Australia.
• Oyster industry implementation report
  This implementation report summarises the work carried out under the oyster industry development plan.
• Australian prawn farming industry development plan 2008-10
  The aim of the plan is to develop the prawn farming sector in Queensland by addressing key issues that are impeding growth.
• Crab farming: a new opportunity for Australian aquaculture
  Proceedings of a workshop held in Brisbane.

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