A seaweed farm proposal for the New South Wales town of Eden is aiming to be Australia’s first commercial kelp crop. Those behind the plan told the ABC it would create a “brand new industry” and feed a growing appetite for the product. Auskelp is proposing a 200-hectare lease at...
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A seaweed farm proposal for the New South Wales town of Eden is aiming to be Australia’s first commercial kelp crop.
Those behind the plan told the ABC it would create a “brand new industry” and feed a growing appetite for the product.
Auskelp is proposing a 200-hectare lease at Disaster Bay, to grow kelp for food, cattle feed, and the pharmaceutical industry.
High in protein, kelp can be cooked like other greens or used in supplements – and could be the next great shore excursion experience for cruise passengers visiting the town!
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