The Aquaculture Industry Action Agenda – Investing for growth

Opportunity
To achieve a $2.5 billion aquaculture industry by 2010 will require substantial capital investment in large and small aquaculture businesses. As an emerging industry, aquaculture has at times struggled to access development capital. Given Australia’s resource potential and ecologically sustainable development framework, any activities that provide easier access to development capital will deliver sustainable industry growth.

Objective
To increase productive and responsible investment in Australian aquaculture.

Actions
The Commonwealth Government and National Aquaculture Council agree to work together to facilitate investment in the aquaculture industry.

Success Indicators
Increased investment in the aquaculture industry.

Timeframe
Aim to develop an investment strategy within two years.

Results
A consultancy on investment opportunities for Australian aquaculture is currently being prepared. The publication will be available on this site when published.

Information on starting an aquaculture business is available from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Information on supporting an aquaculture business is available from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

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