Posts by Robert Outram
BC fish farm workers take protest to Trudeau political rally
More than 200 fish farm workers took part in a protest at a Trudeau government political rally in British Columbia this week.
They called on the government to deliver on its promise to deliver on its promise for a responsible and achievable transition plan for BC’s fish farming companies.
Read MoreEverything has value
One person’s waste could be another’s valuable commodity, as the aquaculture sector is discovering.
Read MoreNew regime for Norway’s land-based fish farms
The Norwegian authorities are proposing a number of major changes for land fish farming operations as part of an attempt to create a more sustainable sector.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries has assured the industry that any new proposals will be open to consultation.
Some of the proposals revolve around biosecurity and salmon allocation regulations.
Read MoreTriple solution
Growing shrimp, oysters and seaweed together creates a natural balance, a study by the University of New Hampshire has found.
Read MoreHands-on farming
Mowi acquired Wester Ross Fisheries in 2022. Robert Outram asks: has the move changed the company’s unique approach?
Read MoreWelfare insights
Two prize-winning studies by Swansea University students offer a new perspective on fish and shrimp welfare.
Read MoreRecruitment and Diversity: your questions please
Recruitment and Diversity is the theme of the latest webinar in Fish Farmer’s Aqua Agenda series – and we’re looking for your questions ahead of the event next week.
Read MoreRising demand drives big jump in Scottish salmon exports
Scottish salmon export sales jumped by 41% in the first half of 2024, with substantial growth in the Asian, American and European markets, figures from HM Revenue & Customs show. New figures reveal that salmon from Scotland, the UK’s largest food export, generated £431m in export value between January and June.
Read MoreAll change
Keir Starmer won a landslide victory. So what’s next?
Read MoreExpert panel to shed light on recruitment issues
For our free webinar next week on Recruitment and Diversity in Aquaculture, Fish Farmer has brought together an expert panel covering a breadth of perspectives. The webinar, part of Fish Farmer’s Aqua Agenda series, takes place on Wednesday 21 August, 11.30am-12.30pm British Summer Time. Jillian Couto-Phoenix is Head of Skills and Talent at the Sustainable…
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