A recent initiative within the Tasmania oyster sector has seen the formation of the industry umbrella organisation Oysters Tasmania.

Oysters Tasmania is jointly funded by the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council (TSIC).

Rural Development Services provides Executive Officer and associated services to Oysters Tasmania. An initial focus of this work is to identify the main challenges to the industry in areas such as profitability, product quality and the environment. With industry input and support, the aim will be to secure additional funding to help us meet these challenges. A priority for Rural Development Services is to identify and secure additional, external funding to gain leverage from this industry investment. Part of the services to Oysters Tasmania includes input into the organisation of shellfish futures; the annual Tasmanian oyster industry conference.

Visit the Oysters Tasmania website www.oysterstasmania.org