Brexit impasse sparks Norway fisheries threat
Norway is threatening to ban both European and UK fishing vessels from its waters from 1 January in a dispute that will hit the Scottish fleet and could spill over […] Continue Reading
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New Water Disinfection Technology
Aquaturu A/S is a Danish technology company which has developed groundbreaking, innovative and environmentally friendly water treatment solutions that can help secure sustainable land-based fish farming. The company has introduced […] Continue Reading
The December issue of Fish Farmer is online
The December edition of Fish Farmer magazine has now gone to press and you can view the online version here. As the industry nervously awaits the results of the Brexit […] Continue Reading
PatoGen set to build lab in Oban
Fish health company PatoGen Ltd is to set up a laboratory for preventive and diagnostic services in Oban, Scotland. The move by the Norwegian company is part of its expansion […] Continue Reading
Krill industry joins forces to protect penguins in Antarctica
The fishing industry and a coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have agreed to stop krill harvesting in an area of the Antarctic Ocean, to protect the penguin population. Krill, which […] Continue Reading
Arctic Offshore project secures state funding
Norway Royal Salmon is to receive NOK 800 million (£68m) in state guarantees from towards the construction of its futuristic offshore submersible fish farm and hatchery, Arctic Offshore Farming. The […] Continue Reading
Court ruling sparks war of words over patent
Feed group BioMar says it has won its battle against a patent infringement claim by competitor, STIM AS, but STIM has called the ruling no more than a “legal filbuster”. […] Continue Reading
Benchmark appoints digital chief
Benchmark Genetics has appointed Bara Gunnlaugsdottir as head of digital technologies, with a brief to develop the company’s strategy and innovation. In her new role, she will be driving the […] Continue Reading
Tank burst at Havlandet RAS site
A 500 cubic metre tank has burst at an experimental new pilot land-based salmon farm in Norway just a few days before the facility was due to take its first […] Continue Reading