Barron River Redclaw Farm was never intended to be “just a farm” which is why were now seeking indigenous investment and partnerships.
From the outset, our farm has been developed as a living model for sustainable aquaculture, food security, skills development and Indigenous-led economic participation, grounded in real production, real research, and real community partnerships. We are now seeking an Indigenous investment partner to take a majority ownership stake in Barron River Redclaw (Sustainable Aquaculture Pty Ltd) and help guide the business into its next phase of growth and impact.
A Working Farm with a Proven Track Record
The farm is fully licensed, operational and producing Redclaw crayfish for the market. Over time, it has successfully farmed a range of freshwater species including eels, barramundi, sleepy cod and aquarium species like rainbow fish, demonstrating both technical depth and the flexibility of the site and licences in place.
This operational history underpins the current Australian Redclaw focus and provides a strong foundation for future diversification as markets, partnerships and community priorities evolve. Importantly, the farm is not static. It is currently undertaking practical, on-farm research, including:
- Comparative aeration trials to improve survival, productivity and energy efficiency
- Assessment of pond sizes, layouts and stocking densities
- Ongoing monitoring of water quality, growth rates and labour efficiency
- This work is being carried out in active production ponds, generating applied knowledge that can be transferred directly to Indigenous-owned and community-based aquaculture projects.
- A Licensed Platform for Expansion and Innovation
- Barron River Redclaw holds a rare and valuable aquaculture licence covering 206 freshwater fish and prawn species. This provides exceptional flexibility for diversification, research and staged expansion.
As part of the next phase, the farm is preparing to add freshwater prawns (Cherabin) through a partnership with a local Indigenous foundation, supported by a government-funded grant. This will further strengthen employment pathways, skills development and commercial resilience.
Proven Indigenous, Education and Agritourism Partnerships
The farm already works closely with local Indigenous groups, as well as local and interstate schools, delivering hands-on programs focused on:
- Food security and sustainable protein production
- Aquaculture and aquaponics systems
- Composting, worm farms and soil health
- Permaculture principles and regenerative growing
- Practical environmental education and circular systems
- Alongside education, the farm has growing agritourism potential, including:
- Guided farm tours and on-Country learning experiences
- School, youth and community group visits
- Demonstration systems linking aquaculture, aquaponics and bush foods
- Future opportunities for cultural education, workshops and farm-gate experiences
With Indigenous investment and ownership, these activities can be expanded into structured employment pathways, accredited training, ranger programs and Indigenous-led agritourism enterprises.
Why This Indigenous Investment Opportunity Exists
- The farm has reached a point where shared leadership, scale and long-term vision are essential.
- This is not a passive investment opportunity. It is an invitation for an Indigenous organisation to take a controlling role in a proven agricultural asset and use it as a platform for:
- Indigenous employment and on-farm job creation
- Skills development in aquaculture, agribusiness and ag-tech
- Research and development partnerships with universities and industry
- Expansion of pond production and value-added systems
- Agritourism and education-based income streams
- Replicable food security models for Indigenous land and communities
- The intent is not just to grow crayfish—but to grow people, capability and long-term control over food systems.
Why Majority Indigenous Ownership and indigenous investment Matters
This opportunity is deliberately structured around majority Indigenous ownership.
- Not consultation
- Not token partnership
- Not advisory roles.
But real equity, real influence and real decision-making power—aligned with economic self-determination, intergenerational skills transfer and long-term asset building. The farm is ready for that transition.
An Open Invitation
We are seeking expressions of interest for majority stakeholder indigenous investment from:
- Indigenous corporations and PBCs
- Economic development trusts
- Land councils and regional bodies
- Indigenous foundations and investment groups
This opportunity suits organisations looking to invest in a working, values-aligned enterprise, with strong social, environmental and commercial foundations, and immediate opportunities for growth.
If this resonates, I welcome a confidential conversation about how we might build this next chapter together.
Contact
Rodney Ingersoll OBE
Barron River Redclaw (Sustainable Aquaculture Pty Ltd)
📞 0423 715 504
📧 Rod@BarronRiverRedclaw.com.au