NLIS 1 July 6, 2006 (Fisheries and Aquaculture) Aquaculture
sector in St. Barbe District to benefit from innovation program Tom
Rideout, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, today enhanced
government�s support of the aquaculture industry and rural �The
future of rural Under
the Aquaculture Innovation Program, Northwater Products Limited will
receive $21,175 to assist in the purchase of fish counting apparatus
that is incorporated into fish transportation units. This technology
will enable the company to have the most favourable numbers of fish in
the units during transfer procedures. This will ensure good survival and
reduce associated costs. Northwater
Products Limited performs its aquaculture operations near the community
of Daniel�s Harbour. "I
am pleased with our government's injection of funds into the development
of the aquaculture operations within my district," said St. Barbe
MHA Wally Young. "This innovative initiatve is yet another example
of our government's commitment to cultivating the economic potential of
rural The
Aquaculture Innovation Program assists companies in evaluating,
developing, and adopting new techniques and technologies that reduce
production costs, improve efficiencies and increase product quality. In
Budget 2006, $255,000 was allocated for this program. �In
�It
is our government�s goal to see aquaculture gain recognition as the
flagship industry that we all know it has the potential to become. We
look forward to continuing to work with industry and with our federal
counterparts to have this vision realized.� Media
contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3733, 690-8403 2006
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