In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Brandon Panebianco, Technical Manager at Living Water Aquaculture in North Queensland, shares how his team is redefining Red Claw crayfish production through innovation, sustainability, and research partnerships. He discusses challenges in hatchery management, improving survival rates, and building a scalable aquaculture model. Learn how emerging aquaculture ventures are reshaping modern farming. Listen now on all major platforms!
Meet the guest: Brandon Panebianco is the Technical Manager at Living Water Aquaculture in Townsville, Australia. With over a decade of experience across multiple aquaculture species, including barramundi, tropical rock lobsters, and crayfish, Brandon focuses on optimizing hatchery performance and sustainable production systems. His leadership is helping redefine how aquaculture integrates with modern agribusiness.
What you will learn:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:13) Red Claw production
(05:11) Species management
(07:50) Market development
(12:39) Hatchery innovation
(22:08) Sustainability practices
(26:24) Closing thoughts
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