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The Edibility of Insects
Consumer acceptance and interest in edible insects is growing rapidly in Australia. There’s even a hot prediction that crickets will replace kale, acai and blueberries as a mainstream superfood. We’d like to know what you think and invite you to fill out our very quick three-question survey!
Seaweed Survey Progress
Earlier this year, Deakin University’s Blue Carbon Lab team commenced work on a seaweed survey to help inform the viability assessment and potential development of a commercial seaweed farming industry in Gippsland. To date, multiple seaweed surveys have been conducted, sampling sites across Western Port Bay, Corner Inlet and the Gippsland Lakes.
Seaweed Jobs and Skills Workshop
As part of the ongoing work to assess the viability of a seaweed industry for Gippsland, a Seaweed Jobs and Skills Workshop and key Stakeholder discussion group was held online in February.
Seaweed-a viable industry?
Seaweed is rapidly gaining recognition and momentum worldwide as a versatile, sustainable and nutritious source of protein. It could well be the next innovative crop for which the food bowl of Gippsland is known for.