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Ref:504/03 |
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Australia
- Jan 11, 2003 |
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MANAGING YABBIES FOR PROFIT |
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The
first one day course has been run in conjunction
with the FarmBis program at Morwell by course
convenor Tony Cohen from East Vic Yabbies. The
participants were a mix of Gippsland Yabby Grower
Association members and independent parties
interested in the potential of yabby farming |
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The aims of the course were to
generate interest in the profitable production of
yabbies, to investigate the importance and
implications of producing critical mass to meet
existing demands for yabbies and to understand the
importance of best practices in the growing and
handling of yabbies for these markets. |
David Morrison & Tony
Cohen discuss the finer points of water parameters
for growing yabbies |
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range of aids were used including live yabbies,
microscopes, videos, nets, water testing equipment
etc and handouts included a very comprehensive
yabby growers manual and relevant licensing
information and forms. |
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Considerable discussion took
place which showed the importance and need for
such a course and the general feeling was the day
proved to be a resounding success.
Inquiries about further courses
can be directed to Tony Cohen, email address:
tony.cohen@growfish.com.au
Pictured: Mick Kerr
(left) and Tony Cohen get a close-up look at
yabbies |
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