2. The Future
• Wouldn’t it be great to
have a crystal ball.
• I believe……….
• The future of our
industry is limited by our
ability to invest in
advancing technology.
4. The Future – Stock Management
• The future will be shaped by demand from
within and by Regulations…for Food Safety and
Sustainability
• What do growers want development of?
▫ GPS tracking of stock.
▫ Interactive mapping of marine farms.
▫ Phone and Tablet apps.
6. The Future – Stock Management
• The size of the Shellfish Industry does not make it
attractive for external developers to invest as there
isn’t a large market to recover development costs.
• To achieve development will require investment from
within the Industry.
11. The Future
• These developments have helped to minimise
costs.
• The CRC Benchmarking project results to date
demonstrate the majority of industry is still
only marginally profitable.
13. The Future
• How will the Industry be able to invest in
further development?
• By being profitable……..
14. The Future
• How will the industry remain profitable:
▫ Manage costs.
▫ Maintain sustainable prices.
15. The Future
• At the South Australian Conference last week Domestic and Export
Price lists were published by Tas Prime
1st November 2012 – 1st November 2013
• “Farm Gate”
• Domestic
• Bistro – $5.85/ Doz
• Buffet/Plate – $6.40/ Doz
• Standard - $7.00 / Doz
• Large - $8.50 / Doz
• Export
• Bistro -$6.50 /Doz
• Buffet/Plate -$7.00 /Doz
• Standard -$7.50 /Doz
16. The Future
• Development:
▫ Well planned.
▫ Properly structured.
• How will we achieve this:
▫ Becoming involved.
▫ Sharing ideas.
17. Review:
▫ The Future
▫ Shaped by Industry demand and Government Regulation.
▫ Funded by Industry.
▫ Industry will need to be profitable.
▫ Participants MUST become engaged in Industry matters.