Rather than being the sole source of the industry’s woes, the collapse of the China trade served only to exacerbate the chronic oversupply in the Australian industry.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia was keen to conclude the trade agreement but would not sign a deal that wasn’t in Australia’s interests.
Seaweed farming could free up millions of hectares of land and help cut carbon emissions if its true value is realised. Getting there takes time and investment.