Accelerating wattle seed production for the Australian native food industry
The Australian wattle seed (Acacia spp.) industry is poised for significant growth after the establishment of several commercial orchards in recent years. In 2020, about...
Published: 19 Sep 2013
Author(s): RIRDC
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Download A genetically superior redclaw strain and a centralised hatchery system are set to stimulate the growth of the fledgling redclaw crayfish industry in northern Australia and potentially increase profits by as much as $20,000 per pond-hectare.
The new strain, known as the Tolga, is the culmination of a five-year RIRDC-funded research project run by the redclaw industry in partnership with James Cook University.