Barramundi, selective breeding for a better and brighter future

 
                                                                      Barramundi feeding 
                                                     
The Australian Barramundi Farmers Association (ABFA) and the Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) have agreed to work together and develop a selective breeding program that will improve the growth rate  of more than 10 percent per generation of selection. They believe that an industry wide breeding program, by a not for profit company will improve cooperation, profitability and sustainability within the industry. Also will improve Australian and global competitiveness.

In deciding to to invest in a genetic program is by necessity a long term commitment and it will be some years before any real results can be seen. The biology of the Barramundi (Lates calcarifer), presents some interesting and unusual challenges for selective breeding. The program will use the best hatchery and grow out facilities available in the industry. Read more...