Presented by: Catherine MorrisonBord Iascaigh Mhara

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

45Supports for Innovation in aquaculture

Insufficient investment in R&DOff-shore aquaculture sites (less environmentally sensitive)Development of oyster hatcheries.Novel species and niche products. Fish diseases and parasites.Natural occurring events such as algal blooms and diseases such as AGD.Technically advanced systems

EMFF Article Needs

Analysis SWOT

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Supports for productive investments in aquaculture

Environmentally sustainable production techniquesGlobal recognition as a leading producer of organic speciesInsufficient investment in R&DInsufficient product availability to meet market demand Overdependence on foreign seed supplies for oysters.Off-shore aquaculture sites (less environmentally sensitive)Significant employment potential Novel species and niche products. Significant Export potentialGlobal demand for high- quality seafoodCost / efficiency benefits from consolidationUnderutilised aquaculture sites.Land and sea based nursery sites.Market gaps (e.g. oysters)Development of oyster hatcheries.Fish diseases and parasites.Nutrient rich watersEstablished production capabilties

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

47Supports for new forms of income & added value

Limited business planning from smaller operationsOverdependence on intermediaries to access markets.Lack of Irish packaging/distribution presence on mainland Europe.

48Support for management relief & advisory services for farms

Limited business planning from smaller operationsLack of co-ordinated route to marketOverdependence on intermediaries to access markets.Restrictions on development arising from Natura 2000

Lack of support services and ancillary industries

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

49Promoting human capital and networks

Co-existence with other marine activities.Stakeholder opposition to industry.

50Increasing the potential of aquaculture sites

Sheltered bays suitable for aquaculture production

Delays in licensing process

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

53Conversion to EMAS and organic Aquaculture

Environmentally sustainable production techniquesGlobal recognition as a leading producer of organic speciesGlobal demand for high- quality seafoodOff-shore aquaculture sites (less environmentally sensitive)Market gaps (e.g. oysters)

54Aquaculture providing Environmental Services

Restrictions on development arising from Natura 2001Lower temperature profile which reduces the risk of mortality Stakeholder opposition to industry.Climate change.

Regulatory limits for biotoxins.

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

55 Public Health Measures

Fish diseases and parasites.Natural occurring events such as algal blooms and diseases such as AGD.Competition from less regulated 3rd countries.

56 Animal Health & Welfare Measures Insufficient bay level management

Fish diseases and parasites.

57 Aquaculture Stock Insurance Fish diseases and parasites.Natural occurring events such as algal blooms and diseases such as AGD.

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

71Supports for Marketing Measures

Environmentally sustainable production techniquesGlobal recognition as a leading producer of organic speciesFragmentation within certain sectorsExperienced operators with proven track recordCompetition in the organic salmon sector.

32(1) of CPR Financial Instruments

Use of Financial Instruments to leverage Resources Lack of private investmentLack of access to finance.Constrained exchequer funding.