14 Nov 2022

Innovations in oyster farming from the Marlborough Sounds

From Nine To Noon, 10:05 am on 14 November 2022
Aaron Pannell, Marlborough Oysters operation

Photo: Aaron Pannell

Aaron and Debbie Pannell started Marlborough Oysters 12 years ago, they have a hatchery, and export their shellfish to 15 countries.

Growing oysters can be tough physical work, and a second business to make the task easier is now running alongside the seafood operation. Aaron Pannell has developed the internationally recognised, award winning technology, FlipFarm system.

It allows for easier access to oysters grown in very deep water.

He talks to Kathryn about FlipFarm which being used globally by 70 other oyster farmers.