Proposed Aquaculture Measures

Catherine Morrison

Context

SWOT analysisKey EU and National PoliciesNational strategic prioritiesIntervention LogicNSPA

Expand the raw material supply

• Capacity Building Scheme– Productive investments in aquaculture– Reducing negative impact or

enhancing positive effects on the environment and increasing resource efficiency

– Knock-on effect for processors– Enhances the viability of businesses

Lack of investment in research and development

• Knowledge, Innovation and Technology Scheme – Research and Development– Science-based innovation– Novel species– Profitability, competitiveness

and sustainability

Protection of marine environment and biodiversity

• Organic and Environmental Management Scheme– Aquaculture providing environmental

services– High demand for organic products– Contribution towards conservation

and biodiversity

Protection of animal health and welfare; and public health• Animal Health and Welfare Scheme

– Crucial to the sustainability of businesses– Development of sustainable, low-cost, low-

impact alternatives to conventional veterinary medicines

• Biotoxin Compensation / Stock Insurance– Extended closure times are serious threats to

aquaculture business viability– Restricted circumstances for scheme

Protection of animal health and welfare; and public health

• Stock Insurance – Tool for managing risk– Threats from climate change

(increased risk of storm damage); diseases, damage from outside sources

Need for high levels of skills in business, technical and environmental fields• Business, Environmental and

Planning Services– Business development– Co-ordinated Planning– Complex environmental requirements

Need for high levels of skills in business, technical and environmental fields• Professional Training and

Networking– Upskilling thorough business training

and mentoring– Exchange of best practice– Embed conservation/environmental

technology in industry

Need for high levels of skills in business, technical and environmental fields

• New Farmers Scheme– Social licence with micro and small

businesses– Additional income and employment in

coastal areas– Start-up costs and professional

skills development