Well-known for our premium seafood in South Australia, the State government is determined to grow our seafood industry to increase the profitability of fishing businesses.
To ensure that this happens, the Seafood Advisory Forum has developed a 10-year Seafood Growth Strategy. This strategy is motivated by the vision of South Australia becoming a leader in sustainable seafood production and experiences.
The new funding over two years will include $450,000 towards a grants program to encourage value-adding projects in the commercial sector, $300,000 to help set up a peak South Australian commercial seafood body, $100,000 grants for regional recreational fishing events, $100,000 towards an innovative industry-led seafood marketing pilot program, $30,000 to promote recreational citizen science initiatives and $20,000 towards a golden fish tag competition.
The 10-year Seafood Growth Strategy looks to drive economic growth and opportunities for a sustainable and prosperous South Australian seafood sector and build on the nearly 7,000 jobs supported by the sector across the state.
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development David Basham says the Growth Strategy is being designed in an effort to prevent South Australia from losing its position as a trustworthy seafood supplier.
“South Australia is, without doubt, the Seafood State of the Southern Hemisphere and this new funding as well as our Growth Strategy will ensure we keep this title well into the future,” said Minister Basham.
“The strategy is expansive and thorough, covering a range of issues including advocacy, sustainable management, marketing, logistics, climate mitigation and the creation of unique seafood experiences in our regions.”
The strategy, according to Independent Chair of the Seafood Advisory Forum Catherine Cooper identifies the ways the sector can jointly prepare and meet the challenges, take advantage of opportunities that arise and explore new markets, seafood products and experiences.
“This strategy provides us with the path to develop certainty for all stakeholders and create a vibrant, productive, diverse and sustainable seafood sector, providing high-quality seafood and seafood experiences”, said Ms Cooper.
We can all look forward to fresher seafood and a better seafood marketplace. Plus the bonus of increased health benefits from better sourced and cared for fish.
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