One of the problems associated with large-scale aquaculture production in remote areas is cost-effective post-harvest processing. This is particularly the case in Western Australia, a State characterised by large distances, few major regional centres, an extensive coastline, a general lack of infrastructure in remote areas and, consequently, high costs.
The Western Australian Aquaculture Development Council recently commissioned a feasibility study to determine the most practicable economic solutions for processing fish produced by aquaculture in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Although targeting the Kimberley region, this study provides information on processing options fundamental to aquaculture in any remote area globally. It provides an in-depth analysis of post-harvest processing, which can be applied as a key input to a comprehensive, bankable feasibility study for aquaculture production in remote regions generally.