Do I need a license to sell yabbies?
You do not need any permits to grow yabbies for your family and yourself, however, if you want to sell yabbies then you will need an aquaculture permit from your states Fisheries Department.
Can you farm yabbies?
Yabbies are the most suitable for farming in NSW. Well-managed ponds may yield up to 1 tonne/ha/yr. However most semi-intensive pond-based farms in NSW achieve rates of approximately 500 kg/ha/yr.
Is it legal to catch yabbies in NSW?
Up to five nets, comprised of either open pyramid lift nets, hoop/lift nets or a combination of both, can be used to catch yabbies in all inland waters where it is legal to use lift nets.
Can I put yabbies in my dam?
Yabbies can live in virtually any body of fresh water including rivers, lakes and dams. Yabbies are omnivores and are very territorial, even cannibalistic. Structure is the key for a good environment, usage of tarps, shade cloth, shrubs and PVC pipes will work well and will sink.
Where are yabbies farmed in Australia?
Yabbies (Cherax destructor) are indigenous to western NSW and most farm dams can support populations. Typically, farm dams can be harvested at 300-600 kgs of yabbies per hectare of surface water per year. So if you have 10 only 1000 square metre surface area dams, this equates to a hectare in total.
Why are yabbies farmed?
The juvenile yabby is consequently better equipped for survival than the young of most of the marine crustaceans and probably has a higher survival rate. Breeding begins in spring when the water temperature reaches 15 to 16oC.
What do you feed yabbies in a dam?
Hay is used by most commercial yabby farmers as a base food source. Lucerne hay is best however any hay is sufficient. For small hay bales stake bale in dam until water logged them cut the ties and spread through out. Hay should be added at a minimum of 6 small bales per year per 1000m2.
Where can I catch yabbies in NSW?
Yabbies are found in much of central and western NSW, south western Queensland, the majority of Victoria and the eastern part of South Australia. They inhabit freshwater creeks, rivers, lakes, farm dams, swamps, floodplains and irrigation channels.
How do you catch yabbies in a creek?
Catching yabbies, or “yabbying”, in rivers and farm dams is a popular summertime activity in Australia, particularly with children. The most popular method involves tying a piece of meat to a few metres of string or fishing line, which in turn is fastened to a stick in the bank, and throwing the meat into the water.
Can you catch yabbies in winter?
You can catch yabbies year-round, but the best time to try is summer and early autumn. From late-autumn, through winter and into early spring, they bury themselves in the mud to conserve energy, mate and protect themselves.
How much are yabbies worth?
Eating Yabbies: $40/kg – Mixed sizes between 30-80g The tail meat is white and delicate; the shell is thin and easy to peel.
Where did the first yabbys come from in NSW?
Initial stock was sourced from Crayhaven Aquacultural Industries which was the largest privately owned yabby farm in NSW. For over 20 years as yabby farmers and industry leaders we selected our best yabby strains for breeding each year. In 2004 when I sold that farm I kept some of the best yabby stock for my new farm at Swan Bay.
Are there any plans to harvest yabbies in NSW?
At the time the initial research was instigated, the CSIRO had the success of the West Australian model of farm dam harvesting of yabbies to look at, plus forthcoming changes to regulations in NSW and Victoria which would allow farm dam harvesting of yabbies to occur was encouraging.
How much does Yabby farming produce in a year?
Farm dam harvest in WA yields 400-650kgs/ha/year and purpose built extensive yabby ponds can produce up to 800kgs/ha/year and intensive yabby farming is special ponds can produce up to 2500kgs/ha/year. The CSIRO and Dean Jerry started research in 1998 with four main aims:
Where can I find Super yabbies in Australia?
Yabbies are native to the Murray Darling drainage basin of Australia and thrive throughout the whole basin.