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Barramundi Farming in South Australia

By Asst Editor Jason D, on August 19th, 2011

Most analysts agree that the farming of barramundi, Lates calcarifer, has a bright future in Australia.

The species is hardy, fast growing, and universally regarded as a premium table fish. Barramundi are well suited to grow-out in recirculating tanks.

Being an estuarine fish, it can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions and, . . . → Read More: Barramundi Farming in South Australia

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Aquaculture production survey-Hatchery sector

By Asst Editor Jason D, on July 25th, 2011

Hatchery:

Fourteen prawn hatcheries (15 in 2005–06) in Queensland produced an estimated 320 million post-larvae (338 million post-larvae in 2005–06).

The number of post-larvae produced has returned to stable levels of 320–340 million (Table 5). The between-year comparative figures are further complicated by the production of banana prawns where pond-reared spawners are being used . . . → Read More: Aquaculture production survey-Hatchery sector

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