Accelerating wattle seed production for the Australian native food industry
The Australian wattle seed (Acacia spp.) industry is poised for significant growth after the establishment of several commercial orchards in recent years. In 2020, about...
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Published: 7 Nov 2006
Author(s): Rich, B R
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The study examines the feasibility of establishing a commercial witchetty grub production facility. It highlights the need to develop an artificial diet that will promote accelerated growth and notes that this may require its own program of investigation. It also finds the need for a cautious investment approach as markets and supply arrangements need to be established.