Prawn farmer ‘back on track’ after virus blow
BRITAIN’S first warm water king prawn farmer has recovered from a setback which saw the majority of its stocks wiped out. Great British Prawns, which in June announced its plan […] Continue Reading
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Stirling explores feed factor in sea lice fight
A NEW £300,000 study involving Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture (IoA) and a leading animal feed manufacturer will explore how feed ingredients can reduce infections in farmed fish. Led by Dr […] Continue Reading
Algae early warning system ‘boost for farmers’
AN early warning system to detect harmful plankton and algae is being developed in Scotland to help tackle one of the biggest challenges to fish health. A consortium – including […] Continue Reading
Regional recognition for Scottish Salmon Co
THE Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been recognised in four categories in the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards, to be held in November. The company was shortlisted for […] Continue Reading
Salmon farmer leads local beach cleans
RESIDENTS and local groups are being urged to join Scottish Sea Farms for a series of organised beach cleans, part of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) Great British Beach Clean […] Continue Reading
Harbour seals like west coast best
THE strength of seal populations in Scotland varies dramatically, depending on which part of the coastline they inhabit. While stocks of harbour seals are thriving on the west coast and […] Continue Reading
Birds blamed for salmon decline on River Tweed
STOCKS of wild salmon in the River Tweed have fallen to an all-time low because of record numbers of predatory birds, according to new research. Salmon catches dropped from a […] Continue Reading
Animal disease risk in no deal Brexit
ANIMAL welfare could be at risk if the availability of veterinary medicines in the UK is compromised in a no deal Brexit, warned NOAH, the body representing the animal health […] Continue Reading
French innovators impress investors
TWO French innovators scooped top honours on the final day of the Aquaculture Innovation Europe conference in London today, after a vote by delegates representing the industry and investors. The […] Continue Reading
Fishermen told to switch to aquaculture
FISHERMEN in Malaysia are being urged by their government to take up fish farming to protect their future and save depleting wild fish stocks at the same time. The call […] Continue Reading
Tromsø farm future in balance after elections
THE future of open fish farming in and around the Norwegian city of Tromsø continues to hang in the balance after local elections produced a mixed bag of results. There […] Continue Reading
‘Redesign’ aquaculture for the future says funder
THE aquaculture industry needs a ‘complete redesign’ if it is to meet a global requirement to triple production by 2050 and feed a growing world population. That is the thinking […] Continue Reading
Lobster crowdfunding campaign: all in a good claws
THE National Lobster Hatchery (NLH) in Padstow, Cornwall, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support marine conservation and the future of our fisheries. The ‘Releasing Larry’ campaign (www.crowdfunder.co.uk/releasinglarry) aims to […] Continue Reading
All the news in the latest Fish Farmer
THE size and ambition of the aquaculture industry was very much in evidence at the recent Aqua Nor exhibition in Trondheim – and now you can read about it in […] Continue Reading
Iceland salmon farmers win back licences
TWO Icelandic salmon farming companies which had their development plans put on hold a year ago following objections from environmental groups have been handed back their operating licences. Iceland’s Food […] Continue Reading
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Mowi reports major Q2 progress in Scotland
AS Mowi today announced its ‘best ever’ second quarter results, the world’s largest salmon farmer also reported major progress at its Scottish operations in both harvest output and earnings. Globally, […] Continue Reading
Record Aqua Nor marks its 40th anniversary
THE opening day of Aqua Nor 2019 attracted nearly 7,000 visitors, an increase on the first day attendance two years ago at the biennial exhibition. Some 6,952 visitors from 59 […] Continue Reading
Algae outbreak hits Lerøy Q2 results
THE Lerøy Seafood Group, co-owners of Scottish Sea Farms, today announced higher earnings, but lower profits for the 2019 second quarter period . Revenues were up six per cent and totalled NOK 5,340 […] Continue Reading
Grieg hints at sale of Skye farms
The Grieg Seafood Group may sell its five fish farms on Skye, the company indicated in a surprise statement today. Announcing a review with its second quarter results, CEO Andreas Kvame […] Continue Reading
Scottish political parties ‘united behind salmon sector’
THE Scottish salmon sector has the backing of all the parties in the Scottish parliament, following the two inquiries held into the industry last year. Fergus Ewing, Scotland’s Rural Economy […] Continue Reading
Awards Treat as Scottish firm scoops top prize
SCOTTISH innovation was celebrated on the opening day of the world’s number one aquaculture show, when Edinburgh based Benchmark won the prestigious Aqua Nor Innovation Award this morning. The company […] Continue Reading
Bakkafrost reports sea lice fight success
THE Bakkafrost group disclosed today that its policy of using non-medical methods was achieving considerable success in the fight against sea lice. As the Faroese salmon farmer unveiled its second […] Continue Reading
Loch Fyne chain sold to Hong Kong
THE Greene King pub and brewing company, which owns the Loch Fyne seafood restaurant chain, has been sold to a Hong Kong based conglomerate in a deal worth a total […] Continue Reading
Salmon companies a safe bet, troubled investors told
INVESTORS are being urged to turn to salmon companies as a safe haven amid the current global stock market turmoil. Shares around the world slumped last week over concerns about a […] Continue Reading