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Croc farming success unlikely to lead the way for turtles
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Chinese Turtle Farms
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Nutrients in pond based aquaculture discharge water used for irrigation
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Subtidal and intertidal mix means Tas farmer grows great oysters
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Southern Barramundi undergoes business rethink
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Growing pearls for niche market
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Tuki Trout multi value-added produce 16 MARKETING
Aussie mussel farmers expand market
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