Australian prawn farmers take their share

The Australian prawn farming industry, concentrated mainly in Queensland, is performing well despite the economic downturn. Volumes are up by a third during 2008-09, with the industry now worth $A55.5m (€32.5m). Emmy Koeleman talked to Nick Moore to find out more about the Aussie prawns. By: Emmy Koeleman While the retail industry is feeling the pinch of the economic crisis, prawn farmers in Australia say business opportunities for them are pretty promising. According to the Australian Fina