The new chair of Seaweed producing company Sea Forest says productivity gains will see the company commercialise Asparagopsis.

The red coloured seaweed is being grown on Tasmania’s east coast and trials so far have seen methane reductions and gains in productivity.

Tony Briscoe spoke to the incoming Chair of Sea Forest John McKillop to find out more about the future plans and how he was feeling about the new role.

Listen to the ABC Tasmanian Country hour interview here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/tas-country-hour/seaweed-chair/105066662