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Asparagopsis taxiformis hatchery and cultivation manual

The “Asparagopsis taxiformis Hatchery and Cultivation Manual” outlines procedures and guidelines for cultivating the red seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis, a species known for its potential to reduce methane emissions in livestock by up to 98%. The manual provides insights into optimal hatchery and nursery practices, including techniques for spore cultivation, environmental control, and contamination management. It emphasizes the species’ environmental benefits, scalability for industrial production, and its role in achieving carbon-neutral agriculture in Australia.

Publisher: Agrifutures Australia

Author: John Stanton

Year: 2024

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Fact Sheet -Top tips for purchasing safe seaweed products from Australian and overseas

This fact sheet provides guidance on purchasing safe seaweed products, emphasizing the importance of understanding food safety risks associated with seaweed, particularly contamination and microbiological hazards. Key tips include choosing dried and heat-treated products to minimize risks, checking the country of origin for potential heavy metal contamination, and understanding the differences in contamination risks among fresh, frozen, and dried seaweed products. Australian-grown seaweed from land-based tanks is highlighted as a safer option due to lower iodine levels.

Publisher: Agrifutures Australia

Author: AgriFutures Australia

Year: 2023

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Fact Sheet: Optimising cultivation conditions for Asparagopsis taxiformis gametophytes

This fact sheet explores the optimal conditions for cultivating Asparagopsis taxiformis gametophytes, focusing on temperature, light intensity, and spectrum to maximize growth rates and bromoform concentration. Key findings include that reduced light intensity and temperatures below 23°C promote both growth and bromoform levels, critical for offshore seaweed farming and methane-reduction applications in livestock feed.

Publisher: Agrifutures Australia

Author: John Statton

Year: 2024

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Fact Sheet: Optimising cultivation conditions for Asparagopsis taxiformis gametophytes

This fact sheet explores the optimal conditions for cultivating Asparagopsis taxiformis gametophytes, focusing on temperature, light intensity, and spectrum to maximize growth rates and bromoform concentration. Key findings include that reduced light intensity and temperatures below 23°C promote both growth and bromoform levels, critical for offshore seaweed farming and methane-reduction applications in livestock feed.

Publisher: Agrifutures Australia

Author: John Statton

Year: 2024

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Fact Sheet – Identifying new revenue opportunities for the seaweed (Asparagopsis) industry

The fact sheet explores the potential of the seaweed (Asparagopsis) industry in Australia to generate new revenue opportunities. Asparagopsis, a red seaweed, is celebrated for its ability to reduce methane emissions in livestock, offering significant environmental and economic benefits. However, the industry faces challenges such as scaling production, regulatory barriers, and variability in methane reduction efficacy. Opportunities include carbon sequestration, differentiated luxury products, and investments in R&D for commercialization. The study aligns with AgriFutures Australia’s strategic goals to enhance profitability, sustainability, and global competitiveness through innovative revenue streams.

Publisher: Agrifutures Australia

Author: Mike Pepperells

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