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Mowi reports record harvest for Q3
Salmon giant Mowi produced an all-time high third quarter harvest of 161,000 tonnes with profitability in Scotland continuing to improve. The figure is 26,000 tonnes higher than a year ago....
DNA modelling promises a breakthrough for seabed sampling
Seabed sampling to assess the impact of fish farms could be speeded up significantly through the use of environmental DNA technology, a research project has concluded. The “MeioMetBar” study took...
Our main strength is the quality of our people
A leading Irish food transport specialist is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its Scottish operation. Award-winning food-logistics and transport company, O’Toole Transport, is a family business, established in Galway, Ireland...
Iceland calls snap general election
The Icelandic Government has collapsed and a snap general election has been set for 30 November. The result could make a difference for Iceland’s growing aquaculture sector, with rival parties...
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Fouling solution
Lindgren-Pitman’s innovative net cleaner Stingray E230 Series ROV removes all fouling, minimises fish stress and reduces CO2 emissions by eliminating 90% of conventional fuel consumption. Through more than a decade...
Innovation under the sea
Fish Farmer rounds up the latest news on subsea technology Two underwater technology companies have made the shortlist for the Responsible Fisheries Innovation Awards, with the winner to be announced...
Novo Holdings buys into lice laser company
Life sciences company Novo Holdings is to take a majority stake in aquaculture technology company Stingray Marine Solutions. Based in Oslo, Stingray specialises in intelligent aquaculture technology serving the salmon...
Arctic char farm wins government support
A fish farm looks set to be built in the heart of Canada – with official help and approval. The Manitoba provincial government has promised support for the Sapphire Springs...
Wild complaints focus on lice
THERE is no reason why salmon farmers and anglers cannot coexist and thrive in Scotland if development is undertaken sustainably. This was the view expressed by Salmon and Trout Conservation...
Aquaculture fires up Irish industry
IRELAND\'S seafood sector grew 6.4 per cent last year, contributing €1.15 billion to the country\'s GDP. The aquaculture sector performed particularly well. This strong growth - for the third successive...
US tariff threat stuns Indian shrimp farmers
THE Indian shrimp farming industry has been thrown into a spin following the news that it is facing a near threefold increase in tariffs on shrimp imports into the United...
Iceland trader buys top Irish firm
ICELAND Seafood International (ISI) has bought Oceanpath, Ireland\'s leading fresh fish company. The acquisition, says ISI, marks a significant step in its strategy of delivering strong organic growth, combined with strategic acquisitions of...
