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PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-404.20
DATE START/END: 15 NOV 2015 - 31 MAY 2016

Indigenous fishing subprogram: Facilitation of the third FRDC National Indigenous Fisheries RD&E Stakeholders Forum

The Indigenous fishing sector is acknowledged as one of the three major fishing industry sectors, along with the commercial and recreational sectors. However due to a range of factors there has been more work needed to address research, development and extension (RD&E) for this primary sector of...
ORGANISATION:
Indigenous Marine Resources Consultants Australia (IMRCA)
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PUBLISHED:
2017-03-01

Search for kelp survival factors

Tasmanian researchers are at the forefront of research into kelp ecology to better understand the resilience of this pivotal marine organism Kelp forests have been disappearing from Tasmania’s shorelines, but globally they are demonstrating resilience and the ability to re-establish...
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2014-09-01

Retail trials add spark to oyster sales

Oysters Australia is testing the effectiveness of increasing sales by targeting customers in seafood retail stores Images (and below right) from the pilot retail oyster promotional campaign. By Rachel King A trial of promotional materials for oysters last year doubled oyster sales at the...
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2019-09-01

West by north-west

New information about the proportion of Western Rock Lobsters joining the annual migration – and where they go to – has potential implications for management of this high-value fishery By Catherine Norwood A tagged Western Rock Lobster. Photo: DPIRD About half of the Western Rock Lobster...
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2018-09-01

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Green light for seafood marketing On 16 August 2018, the Primary Industries Research and Development Amendment Bill 2017 was passed by both houses of parliament. This allows the FRDC to undertake marketing activities funded by voluntary contributions on behalf of Australia’s seafood...
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2018-06-01

FRDC sponsors innovation competition

Fostering innovation and greater productivity in Australia’s fishing sector is the aim of an event that connects innovators with the investment to make their ideas a reality Improved catch methods, aquaculture innovation and new seafood products are among the focal points of a new Australian...
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2017-06-01

Scholar discovers new value in consumer perspectives

An international study tour has helped put Australia’s seafood marketing in perspective for Abby McKibben By Catherine Norwood Abbey McKibben Photo supplied by Abbey McKibbeon As she searched for strategies to more successfully brand Australian seafood as a luxury product during her...
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2016-09-01

In brief

New FRDC Chairman announced The FRDC is pleased to announce the appointment of a new chairman to its Board – former Queensland National Party Senator Ron Boswell. Ron Boswell is set to take over from current FRDC Chairman Harry Woods on 1 September 2016 for a three-year term. Ron Boswell comes...
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2013-06-01

People investment adds strength to industry

By Catherine Norwood Leadership, innovation and industry professionalism are key themes for the continuation of the FRDC’s people development program. Following the success of the program’s first five years, a two-year extension until 2015 has been approved, with more than $500,000 of funding...
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