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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.
Seaweed Farming
Seaweed is rapidly gaining recognition and momentum worldwide as a versatile, sustainable, and nutritious source of protein.
In addition to being a valuable source of protein for humans and animals, certain species of Australian seaweed are being investigated for their ability to remove carbon from the atmosphere and reduce methane emissions in cattle and sheep, potentially minimising the effects of climate change.
Circular Economy Importance
With the population of the world expected to grow from 7.8 to almost 10 billion people by the year 2050 and climate change presenting a significant threat to future populations, sustainability and the concept of circularity have never been more important.
So what exactly is meant by circularity, or the concept of a circular economy?
Seaweed - the new protein
Although it might not be your first choice as an ingredient for dinner yet, seaweed is rapidly gaining recognition and momentum worldwide as a versatile, sustainable, and nutritious source of protein.
In addition to being a valuable source of protein for humans and animals, certain species of Australian seaweed are being investigated for their ability to remove carbon from the atmosphere and reduce methane emissions (think burps!) in cattle and sheep, potentially minimising the effects of climate change.