Latest news
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 Study underway
Food & Fibre Gippsland’s Elena Nauta recently joined the Deakin University Blue Carbon Lab team on the University’s Lady Bay work-boat as they surveyed seaweed species, environmental conditions, and growing locations in the beautiful Gippsland Lakes. This work is part of the Smart Specialisation Program’s study into the feasibility of a commercial seaweed growing industry in the region.
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.