EconSearch Completed Project
Project: Economic assessment of proposed changes in management arrangements in the SA Garfish Fishery (2002)
Client: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary: In order to investigate the potential for higher economic yield in the fishery by the improvement of harvest, post-harvest and marketing strategies EconSearch developed an economic model for the fishery. This model assessed the impact on the financial performance of the fishery of changes in various management arrangements, for example, increasing minimum size from 21cm to 24 cm and seasonal closures.
Report: J.B. Morison and J. Presser (2002) “An economic analysis of the southern sea garfish fishery in South Australia”, Cht 7 in G.K. Jones (ed), Fisheries biology and habitat ecology of southern sea garfish (Hyporhamphus melanochir) in southern Australian waters, report to FRDC 97/133.
Latest News
Economic Impact of Aquaculture on the SA State and Regional Economies
28 July 2010: The Hon Michael O'Brien released a media statement today with the headline 'South Australia’s aquaculture industry experienced spectacular jobs growth of 14.1 per cent in 2008-09' (click here for media release). See the latest EconSearch report on the economic impact of aquaculture on the SA state and regional economies for more details.
Economic Analysis of Road Funding Options on Kangaroo Island
12 July 2010: The Kangaroo Island (KI) transport strategy identifies the need for transport investment to support future agricultural and tourism industry developments. Julian Morison presented the results of modelling the costs and benefits of transport infrastructure investment to a meeting in Kingscote of KI Council and community members.
Presentation to the Asian Studies Association of Australia
8 July 2010: "SA's Engagement with the Asia Pacific Region: Primary Industries" was the topic of Julian Morison's presentation to the Asian Studies Association of Australia 18th Biennial Conference held in Adelaide.
2020 Vision for the Australian Feedlot Industry
July 2010: A report prepared by EconSearch, Feedlot Services Australia and Warwick Yates & Associates on the economic impact of projected feedlot industry expansion was reported on in the July edition of ALFA Lotfeeding magazine. Contact Des Rinehart at MLA on (07) 3620 5236 or email him for further details.