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Salmon tax betraying Norwegian youth, says Tromsø newspaper
A leading regional newspaper in northern Norway has launched a strong attack on the government over its salmon tax plans, accusing it of depriving local people of opportunities to progress. Although the salmon tax issue was approved by the Norwegian parliament at the end of May, the debate and controversy continues to rumble on The…
Read MoreCod farmer more than doubles Q2 loss
The Norwegian cod farmer Statt Torsk turned in a loss of NOK 18m (£1.3m) during the second quarter this year, it has informed the Oslo Stock Exchange. The figure is more than double the NOK 7.7m (£580,000) loss during the same quarter last year. Sales totalled NOK 42.2 million (£3.2m) during the April to June…
Read MoreRS Aqua brings the first automated gas systems to Scotland
In the coming months RS Aqua will start supplying Innovasea’s new aquaControl Oxygenation & Aeration Systems into Scotland. These systems are the first in the world to feature digital control panels and round-the-clock automation of the oxygen supply. They build on Innovasea’s wireless environmental systems, which are already in operation on more than 80 Scottish…
Read MoreA new standard for propeller pumps
With the BADU Powerstar and BADU Novastar, SPECK is offering dry-installed, robust propeller pumps in a fully plastic design The single-stage, non-self-priming elbow pumps with axial impellers can be used in freshwater and saltwater thanks to their fully plastic design. The material makes them lighter, less susceptible to corrosion and more affordable. The pump shaft…
Read MoreAward-winning innovation
Recognition at the Aquaculture Awards reflects this feed company’s achievements Yorkshire-based feed manufacturer World Feeds Ltd were among the big winners at this year’s Aquaculture Awards. Receiving the prestigious “Judge’s Special Recognition Award” for the impact their innovative VAF Feed Blocks have been making on the industry with regards to cleaner fish husbandry, health and…
Read MoreAce Aquatec hires Davidson as CTO
Aquaculture and marine technology company Ace Aquatec has appointed Keith Davidson as Chief Technology Officer. Bringing a wealth of experience leading global technology teams, he joins from Singapore-based tech company Aaquaverse – which, despite its name, is focused on social media, not aquaculture. Ace Aquatec said: “Having managed teams across the USA, Canada, India, China,…
Read MoreA new standard for propeller pumps
With the BADU Powerstar and BADU Novastar, SPECK is offering dry-installed, robust propeller pumps in a fully plastic design The single-stage, non-self-priming elbow pumps with axial impellers can be used in freshwater and saltwater thanks to their fully plastic design. The material makes them lighter, less susceptible to corrosion and more affordable. The pump shaft…
Read MoreSalmon farm staff share £6m bonus
North Norwegian salmon farming company Nova Sea is to share more than £6m of its profits with its workforce. Based on an island on the edge of the Norwegian Sea, the company has 33 farming licences, making it one of the largest producers of farmed salmon in the region. Nova Sea made a profit after…
Read MoreLand based farming hopeful ceases trading
Salmo Terra, a company hoping to build a land based salmon farm in the north of Norway, has ceased trading. The company first announced plans for an 8,000 tonne facility at a disused whaling station near Bergen back in 2017 but has spent the last six years seeking finance for the project – seemingly without…
Read MoreAward-winning innovation
Recognition at the Aquaculture Awards reflects this feed company’s achievements Yorkshire-based feed manufacturer World Feeds Ltd were among the big winners at this year’s Aquaculture Awards. Receiving the prestigious “Judge’s Special Recognition Award” for the impact their innovative VAF Feed Blocks have been making on the industry with regards to cleaner fish husbandry, health and…
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