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Brexit ‘costs industry up to £100m a year’, Salmon Scotland chief says

Brexit has cost Scotland up to £100m each year in “lost” salmon exports, according to the industry body, Salmon Scotland. That’s what the organisation’s Chief Executive, Tavish Scott, will be telling MSPs in the Scottish Parliament today. He will be...
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Why we need exports

By Nick Joy Travelling to Europe is a wonderful thing for widening the mind but also reminding me how much we continue to depend on the good taste of our customers. In Italy, where I am just now, it is...
How the proposed Gaia Salmon post-smolt facility at Traena will look.

Plans to blow up islets to build large post-smolt facility

A row is brewing over plans for a new post-smolt facility in the north of Norway – which will involve blowing up two small islands to make space for the construction. The company behind the project is Gaia Salmon, which...
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Indian shrimp farmers accused of major human rights violations

India’s extensive shrimp farming industry has been accused, in a new report, of large scale human rights abuses and unacceptable employment practices. The report has been published by the international human and labour rights organisation, Corporate Accountability Lab (CAL). It...
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Underwater Contracting adds more Falcons to its fleet

Scottish-based marine support services business Underwater Contracting (UCO), already owner of the world’s largest fleet of Saab Seaeye Falcon ROVs, has added to its pool through the purchase of five new machines. The deal gives UCO a total of 38...
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Grant helps novel sea lice vaccine research to next step

Hopes for an effective vaccine against sea lice have been boosted with the news of a grant that is helping research into a further stage. Partners from the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture, AQUATRECK Animal Health SL and Moredun...
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World’s first climate-neutral boat hull and safe eco-friendly workboat

AKVA group is launching the world’s first boat hull made from climate-neutral recycled materials. The recycled polymer material for the hull, which AKVA group have developed, is based on used...
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Microbubbles help to keep oysters pathogen-free

In the perpetual battle against pathogen development, France Naissain has decided to invest in the Coldep system for the purification of its oysters. The goal is to further enhance the...
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ANB Sensors Utility offers seamless communication

Introducing ANB Sensors Utility, the latest enhancement from ANB Sensors designed to enrich user experience significantly. This utility allows users to update their sensors effortlessly, with the latest firmware automatically...
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Gloves designed for a tough environment

FIAP’s professional, lightweight and waterproof gloves are made of natural latex for fishing and aquaculture.  They offer comfort and a secure grip when handling heavy, rough, slippery objects in extreme...
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RS Aqua to integrate two real-time monitoring systems at Scottish Sea Farms, Orkney

Leading Portsmouth-based aquaculture supplier, RS Aqua, is set to install two cutting-edge real-time aquaculture monitoring systems at two sites owned by Scottish Sea Farms in Orkney. Following the success of...
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Silver anniversary for Seawork 2024

As Seawork prepares to host its 25th edition from 11 to 13 June, the emphasis is on its growing international flavour. More than a quarter of last year’s exhibitors to...
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Jobs

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IT Support Analyst, Shetland

Scottish Sea Farms are a recognised employer within remote areas of Scotland. We pride ourselves on working to make a positive change to our employees and the local community. Providing...
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Aquaculture Technical Co-Ordinator

At Scottish Sea Farms we are committed to supporting local economies in some of the most remote parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands by providing employment and career development...
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Features

Cermaq iFarm

Smart farming

Salmon farmers may be slow to experiment with artificial intelligence solutions but Cermaq is one of the leaders, reports Vince McDonagh Norway may be the world leader in aquaculture, but...
European Eels

A slippery problem

A United Nations initiative aims to promote the recovery of the European eel population in the Mediterranean. Is aquaculture helping or hindering? The future of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla),...
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From problem to product

Sludge from fish farms and hatcheries is seen as waste, but it also contains potentially valuable resources One of the advantages of fish farming with a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS)...
Westminster

X marks the spot

It’s an election year for the Westminster parliament, so what is the aquaculture industry looking for from the politicians? Sandy Neil investigates Brace yourself for a UK election year. A...
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The war on lice

Technology is opening up a number of potential fronts in the struggle to keep farmed fish lice-free Early warning could help salmon farmers take timely action to reduce sea lice...
Mussels

Rocks ahead

Is shellfish farming still viable in the UK? Nicki Holmyard reports on a paper that sets out to answer that question The past president of the Shellfish Association of Great...
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Opinion

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Why we need exports

By Nick Joy Travelling to Europe is a wonderful thing for widening the mind but also reminding me how much we continue to depend on the good taste of our...
Norwegian Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy Cecilie Myrseth

Building up an appetite

How to persuade UK consumers to eat more seafood was a key issue at the Norway-UK Seafood Summit, reports Dr Martin Jaffa At the end of February, Norway came to...
Loch Linnhe

But where are the lice?

Modelling for the supposed prevalence of sea lice is not backed up by samples taken in the field, says Dr Martin Jaffa Congratulations to the Fish Farmer magazine team for...
Fish farm salmon round nets in natural environment Loch Awe Arygll and Bute Scotland

The great masquerade

Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott addresses the blurring of the lines between activism and journalism, and highlights the desperate tactics of anti-salmon campaigners Our sector has hundreds of brilliantly...
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Seeing through the glass ceiling

Tackling unconscious choices can help us ‘banish’ bias from aquaculture, argues Heather Jones There was a wonderful moment in the BBC’s The Traitors – no spoilers here for those who...
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What shall I talk about?

There’s hardly been any news about farming, so what on earth can I talk about? With French farmers dumping God knows what on their parliament and Brussels trying to fend...
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Events

Trond Hakon Schaug-Pettersen, CEO Salmon Evolution

Data will drive the fish farm of the future

As technological advancements continue and costs become more accessible, how are traditional and modern fisheries adopting data-driven approaches and intelligent systems into their production processes? This will be one of...
Mairi Gougeon, Minister for Rural Affairs, at Aquaculture UK 2022

Minister to open Aquaculture UK conference

Scotland’s Rural Affairs Minister, Mairi Gougeon, will head an exciting line-up of speakers at Aquaculture UK, which gets underway in Aviemore in two months’ time.  The keynote theatre programme, now...
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Scotland’s marine software expertise on show in Chile

Software developed in Scotland to help predict the impact of fish farm waste on the marine environment will be showcased for international markets at the AquaSur trade show, in Chile...
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Hammamet to host AFRAQ24 conference

The 3rd Annual International Conference and Exposition of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (AFRAQ24) will be held in Hammamet, Tunisia from 19 to 22 November 2024. The...
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AlgaEurope 2024 adds a fourth day

The highly anticipated AlgaEurope 2024 Conference is set to engage attendees with an expanded programme spanning four days, including a newly introduced Industry Day. Following the resounding success of AlgaEurope...
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Aquaculture Awards attract more entries than ever

The Aquaculture Awards 2024 have attracted a record number of entries, up more than 20% on last year’s event. The shortlist has been published today. The awards, to be presented...
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