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Proposed Aquaculture Measures. Catherine Morrison. Context. SWOT analysis Key EU and National Policies National strategic priorities Intervention Logic NSPA. Expand the raw material supply. Capacity Building Scheme Productive investments in aquaculture - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Proposed Aquaculture Measures
Catherine Morrison
Context
SWOT analysisKey EU and National PoliciesNational strategic prioritiesIntervention LogicNSPA
Expand the raw material supply
• Capacity Building Scheme– Productive investments in aquaculture– Reducing negative impact or
enhancing positive effects on the environment and increasing resource efficiency
– Knock-on effect for processors– Enhances the viability of businesses
Lack of investment in research and development
• Knowledge, Innovation and Technology Scheme – Research and Development– Science-based innovation– Novel species– Profitability, competitiveness
and sustainability
Protection of marine environment and biodiversity
• Organic and Environmental Management Scheme– Aquaculture providing environmental
services– High demand for organic products– Contribution towards conservation
and biodiversity
Protection of animal health and welfare; and public health• Animal Health and Welfare Scheme
– Crucial to the sustainability of businesses– Development of sustainable, low-cost, low-
impact alternatives to conventional veterinary medicines
• Biotoxin Compensation / Stock Insurance– Extended closure times are serious threats to
aquaculture business viability– Restricted circumstances for scheme
Protection of animal health and welfare; and public health
• Stock Insurance – Tool for managing risk– Threats from climate change
(increased risk of storm damage); diseases, damage from outside sources
Need for high levels of skills in business, technical and environmental fields• Business, Environmental and
Planning Services– Business development– Co-ordinated Planning– Complex environmental requirements
Need for high levels of skills in business, technical and environmental fields• Professional Training and
Networking– Upskilling thorough business training
and mentoring– Exchange of best practice– Embed conservation/environmental
technology in industry
Need for high levels of skills in business, technical and environmental fields
• New Farmers Scheme– Social licence with micro and small
businesses– Additional income and employment in
coastal areas– Start-up costs and professional
skills development