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Redclaw crayfish farmers welcome new industry players as demand continues to outstrip supply
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FebFebruary 2021 at 8:00pm
Redclaw crayfish are ideal for aquaculture because they can live in large groups and can withstand relatively poor water quality.
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Redclaw crayfish farming remains a cottage industry in Queensland with an estimated 30 growers, but numbers are steadily increasing as demand for the tasty yabby continues to outstrip supply, according to the Queensland Crayfish Farmers Association (QCFA).
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The current market value for the crayfish is between $30 and $40/kg
Peter van Velzen is readying 12 ponds, the equivalent of 30 Olympic-sized swimming pools