Aquaculture - a sustainable source of protein
SILVER PERCH
THE CHAMPAGNE OF AUSTRALIAN AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS.
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Silver
perch have become a popular table fish over recent years. Their eating
qualities are of a high standard and their health benefits are becoming
more broadly known. The fish is high in omega-3 oils, fourth in over 200
tested by the CSIRO.
The fish is ideal for aquaculture. The sector is moving into a new level of production with technologies imported from the United States. The sector developed by supplying live perch to the Asian restaurants. This market is now saturated therefore new markets need to be developed. Preliminary market studies indicate good prospects for this product overseas. These export markets are large therefore collective marketing by growers is needed as well as larger production units. |
Pond grown fish usually have a deeper body shape than wild fish. |
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For more information on Silver Perch grow-out, and where to purchase product, click on the AAQ web site below, recipes are also available on the AAQ site. |
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