Feed: Boom and bust

Features02 Jul 2026by Robert Outram

Feed: developing more stable sources could escape the cycle of boom and bust in aquafeed prices

Aquafeed is tied to a natural cycle that sees wild fish populations expand rapidly, then collapse, but, as Robert Outram reports, there may be alternatives

Please Login/register for FREE to continue reading Fish Farmer

Your FREE registration gives you access to all our content: news and feature articles, regular and special guest columnists, Fish Farmer Magazine e-editions, yearbooks, archives, videos and more

Register now for FREE

or if you are already registered

Use the Login Box Below

(Can't remember your password? Click Here to reset your password

Fish trimmings are a more efficient source of nutrients for aquafeed, scientists say

Global aquafeed production falls as animal feed grows

Grass could be alternative protein source for aquafeed

World feed industry hit record output in 2025

Engineering Apprentices - Mowi Scotland

LochaberSalary On Application

Deckhand (Beinn an Oir) - Mowi Scotland

Lochaber£32,328 to £36,205 per annum

Assistant Broodstock Manager - Mowi Scotland

Garve, Wester Ross£37,616 to £40,555 per annum

Marine Operative - Port of Cromarty Firth

InvergordonSalary On Application

Farm Technician (Shuna) - Mowi Scotland

Eilean Buidhe, Argyll & Bute£29,389 to £32,914 per annum

2026 Seawork Awards finalists named

Sea Farming19 Jun 2026

Ace Aquatec’s biomass monitoring system wins Innovation award

Sea Farming14 May 2026

Advancing fish health through tailored vaccine solutions

Sea Farming21 May 2026

Air Products investment offers greater resilience to Scottish aquaculture

We at Fish Farmer Magazine endeavour to ensure that all our reports are fair and accurate and comply with the Editors’ Code of Practice set by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). We realise, however, that mistakes happen from time to time. If you think we have made a significant mistake and you wish to discuss this with us, please let us know as soon as possible by any of the three methods: emailing editor@fishfarmermagazine.com; telephoning the editor on 01315517949 ; writing to the Editor at Fish Farmer Magazine, The North Quarter, Fettes Park 496 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH5 2DL. We will attempt to resolve your issue in a timeous, reasonable and amicable manner. However, if you are unsatisfied with our response, you can contact IPSO, which will investigate the matter. You can either telephone IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or email inquiries@ipso.co.uk. IPSO is an independent body which deals with complaints from the public about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines. We will abide by the decision of IPSO.