The state government is planning to supercharge the Hunter’s oyster industry.
The government has announced plans to double the farm gate value of the NSW acquaculture sector to $300m dollars by 2030.
It recently granted more than three million dollars to provide much-needed upgrades at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute to enhance breeding and research facilities.
Plans include managing oyster industry risk through a breeding program, plus alternative species and opening up new areas for mussels, oysters and algae.
Image: Department of Primary Industries.