Posts by Janice Johnston
Being Isolated
Isolating specific strains is a key control point in disease prevention The period between 2012 and 2018 saw a steady increase in the prevalence, in Norway, of Yersiniosis or Enteric Redmouth (ERM) in farmed Atlantic salmon, and not just in freshwater where this disease is traditionally encountered. Outbreaks in seawater began to emerge in the…
Read MoreNorcod on target despite Q3 loss
DESPITE a much larger turnover the fish farming company Norcod has reported a third quarter loss. The figure emerged at a net loss before tax of NOK 8.6m (£748,000) against a pre-tax profit of NOK 10.2m (£886,000) in Q3 2020. The turnover was NOK 15.9m (£1.38m), a vastly significant increase on NOK 0.40m this time…
Read MoreSpotlight to shine on careers in aquaculture
THE spotlight will focus on aquaculture as a varied and rewarding career opportunity next week. Hosted by the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) in collaboration with the Lochabar Chamber of Commerce, a special one day free event on Wednesday, November 17th will cover career challenges and opportunities as well as highlighting some of the sustainable…
Read MoreSalmon prices stall despite strong demand
SALMON prices appear to be stuck in a rut despite strong oversea demand and the approach of the peak Christmas buying season. In fact the export price of fresh and chilled salmon has fallen for the past two weeks in succession although volumes have increased. According to Statistics Norway it has been averaging NOK 56.09…
Read MoreLerøy reports big rise in earnings and profits
Lerøy Seafood, the combined fish farming, processing and conventional trawling group, today reported appreciably higher third quarter earnings and operating profits. Revenue rose from NOK 4,773bn (£415m) last year to NOK 6,325bn (£550m). Operating profit before fair value adjustment related to biological assets was NOK 579m (£50m) compared with NOK 370m £32m in Q3 2020.…
Read MoreManaging aquaculture risk
In-depth knowledge of the industry makes Sunderland Marine an invaluable resource for fish farmers With farmed fish under increasing threat from environmental conditions – including algal blooms caused by excess ocean nutrient load and tropical storms fuelled by rising sea temperatures – few industries are as prone to the effects of climate change as aquaculture.…
Read MoreStunningly effective – Humane smolt stunner helps hatcheries target new markets
Ace Aquatec’s humane smolt stunner can help the aquaculture sector further reduce its carbon footprint by converting waste into a natural, healthy and safe ingredient for pet food products and fish oils. Using Ace Aquatec’s award-winning in-water Humane Stunner Universal (HSU) technology, the Humane Culling System (HCS) stuns smolt and juveniles without using chemicals, thus…
Read MoreSSC chooses Boris Net for bird protection
Following highly successful sea trials, Boris Net has received a large follow up order for its innovative High Pole Bird Net system, from the Scottish Salmon Company. MD John Howard says the Scottish Salmon Company managers were looking for a system that should “…be as light and easy as possible for staff to work and…
Read MoreGetting up close and hands on
At Collins Nets we have been manufacturing our range of hand nets for over 35 years. Now the leading supplier to many Scottish, English and International fish farms, our stainless steel dip nets are a strong, reliable and trusted method of hands on surveying. Constructed from marine grade 316 stainless steel tube and bar, these…
Read MoreSalMar-Aker offshore CEO in surprise resignation
THE CEO of the new SalMar-Aker ASA joint global offshore aquaculture project is stepping down – less than three months after its launch. Olav Andreas Ervik (pictured) has notified the board of directors at SalMar Aker Oceans AS of his intention to resign from next spring, citing family reasons and the long commute from his…
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