This report aims to motivate discussions between industry, researchers and policy-makers, fostering strategic coordination within the Australian agriculture innovation system, to productively address cross-sectoral challenges and opportunities.

This evaluation assessed the appropriateness and effectiveness of government support to the Pacific Community Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (SPC FAME). Key findings identify that the funding support has contributed, wholly or partially, to delivering on a range of key result areas. The evaluation recommends some key areas for future improvement.

The Northern Territory (NT) government is developing agribusiness in the Territory, with sights set to achieve a $2 billion sector by 2030. The launch of this strategy supports and guides this goal, and provides a clear strategic direction and shared vision with government and industry to increase sustainable agribusiness in the NT.

This report aims to examine the vast opportunities for aquaculture in Australia, the barriers faced by industry in expanding their operations, and possible improvements to regulation and policy to support a strong Australian aquaculture sector into the future.

The objective of this analysis project is to identify key challenges and opportunities facing the northern Australian aquaculture sector, and to explore potential solutions and identify the most strategic research projects for further investment.