Renata Gortan | Contributor

Renata Gortan is a freelance food writer. As the former food editor of The Daily Telegraph in Sydney, Australia, she developed a keen interest in what we eat, how it's grown and how it gets to our plates.

Oyster farming technology coming up from Down Under

Oyster farming for a new generation Bivalves Molluscs

27 April 2021

When it comes to solving oyster-farming pain-points, Australia and New Zealand punch well above their weight, as an emerging range of innovative aquaculture systems demonstrates.

February 2021

Positional sense: why farming SatNav is here to stay

Startups Oyster farming for a new generation Bivalves

25 February 2021

Whether on land or sea, the use of GPS to help direct and fine-tune your production is undoubtedly the future of farming.

January 2021

Why live tanks are the future of oyster storage

Startups Oyster farming for a new generation Bivalves

22 January 2021

Keeping oysters in live tanks rather than in the water where they’re grown helps reduce double-handling, ensures quality and opens up potential new markets.

November 2020

The oyster farmer who created a game-changing digital solution

Startups Oyster farming for a new generation Bivalves

9 November 2020

Ewan McAsh designed SmartOysters to solve his farming pain points and now both he and other oyster farmers are reaping the benefits – leading to improvements in everything from financial performance…