Six new applications for farming space since the Government passed legislation in October

There have been six new applications for marine farms made to Marlborough District Council or new marine farming space since the Government passed legislation in October last year easing the way for aquaculture expansion. Ten operators have applied to change the species they farm. "Since October, six companies had lodged eight applications for about 31 hectares of new marine farming space, said Mr Johnson.

"So far, the council had consented a 3ha mussel, scallop, oyster and seaweed farm in Beatrix Bay and a 2.5ha extension to a mussel farm in Hallam Cove, both in Pelorus Sound. The Beatrix Bay application was lodged in 2001 but got caught up in the moratorium. Most applications were for minor in-fills and extensions to existing farms", Mr Johnson said. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers. To get your copy of 'PPLAPP' click here.