New Zealand Supports Green-lipped Mussel Industry With NZ$4.5M Loan for Spat Nursery
New Zealand’s most valuable aquaculture species — Green-lipped mussels — is getting a boost from the New Zealand government, according to a press release last week from Mark Patterson, Associate Regional Development Minister. Green-lipped mussels generate approximately NZ$336 million annually in export revenue, making it New Zealand's most valuable aquaculture species.
“The New Zealand mussel industry is a high value food and export sector that relies heavily on wild-caught spat. That supply is often unpredictable leading to shortages and limiting the ability of our mussel farmers to fully utilise their consented marine space,” Patterson said.
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