Posts by Jenny Hjul
Iceland must \’beef up\’ salmon air links
ICELAND must improve its air transport links and copy the Scottish sector on products if it is to enable its growing farmed salmon exports to reach the right markets, a leading logistics expert has said. Valdimar Óskarsson, managing director of the international forwarding service DB Schenker, based in Iceland, told a recent business conference that…
Read MoreRead all about it! June Fish Farmer out now
SALMON boss Craig Anderson agreed to be interviewed for the latest issue of Fish Farmer, which is now available online. The CEO of the Scottish Salmon Company discusses plans for expansion on Arran, recent attacks on the sector, and why he would like to see less of a Norwegian influence on how fish farming is…
Read MoreScottish salmon UK’s top food export again
SCOTTISH farmed salmon has reclaimed its spot as the UK’s largest food export, after sales to overseas buyers totalled £206.5 million in the first quarter of 2019. Volumes for Q1 were up 19.9 per cent, bringing increased sales of £59.9 million. Overall UK exports of food and drink for Q1 were valued at £5.8 billion,…
Read MoreSea lice legislation next year says Ewing
THE Scottish government is to introduce new legislation next year requiring all marine fish farms to report weekly sea lice levels, one week in arrears, it was announced today. Fergus Ewing, Rural Economy and Connectivity Secretary, outlined the first part of a programme of regulatory reform in the industry, following two parliamentary inquiries into the…
Read MoreHopes of algae retreat suffer setback
HOPES that that the algae outbreak which has caused devastation at two fish farming regions in northern Norway was on the retreat suffered a setback yesterday. Earlier this week, Norway’s Directorate of Fisheries was reporting that the crisis in Nordland and Troms appeared to have peaked and that the algae was on the wane. But…
Read MoreLower prices stall Norway salmon exports
EXPORTS of Norwegian salmon showed a modest increase last month despite the serious algae outbreak in two important fish farming regions. The country sold 91,000 tonnes of salmon during May to a value of 6.1 billion kroner, a volume increase of 14 per cent, but only a one per cent rise in value, with prices…
Read MoreNew SEPA rules pave way for bigger salmon farms
NEW regulations introduced by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) will allow larger fish farms to operate in Scottish waters if they are sited in sustainable locations. The new rules, first outlined last November and subjected to a Scotland wide consultation, will also see the introduction of more accurate computer modelling to better assess any…
Read MoreMowi\’s new barge \’will make big difference\’
A NEW SeaMate concrete feed barge has been delivered to Mowi’s seawater site at Maclean’s Nose by the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. The 400-tonne vessel, built in Inverness by Gael Force, features the very latest technology and innovation, increasing not only the efficiency of Mowi’s operation but also the comfort onboard for the team. The SeaMate incorporates…
Read MoreMowi\’s new barge \’will make big difference\’
A NEW SeaMate concrete feed barge has been delivered to Mowi’s seawater site at Maclean’s Nose by the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. The 400-tonne vessel, built in Inverness by Gael Force, features the very latest technology and innovation, increasing not only the efficiency of Mowi’s operation but also the comfort onboard for the team. The SeaMate incorporates…
Read MoreDawnfresh seeks local views on Bute farm
THE UK’s largest producer of farmed trout is to hold a public meeting to hear community views about its proposed farm off Bute. Dawnfresh, which already has farms in Loch Earn, Loch Awe and Loch Etive, will seek local opinions over its plans to build the new site, ahead of submitting an Environmental Impact Assessment…
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