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Move into aquaculture, Japanese fishing industry urged
Japanese fishers are being urged to consider switching to aquaculture amid fears about rising sea temperatures, according to reports from the Far East. Japan’s fisheries agency, worried about environmental changes, is planning budgetary measures to encourage fishermen to move to...
Salmon price slide continues
Norwegian fresh salmon prices continued to slide over the past week, amid predictions they probably have further to go. Figures for week 31 from Statistics Norway show they fell by NOK 2.86 to NOK 83.28 (£6.41) per kilo – a...
Million dollar grant to develop “fish free fish”
Two companies thousands of miles apart have received a million US dollars to help develop fish free “salmon”. Oshi from Israel and The Better Meat Company in California say they are working together to create a healthy, humane and sustainable...
Cod farmer to carry out strategic review of business
Norwegian cod farmer Statt Torsk has announced it is to carry out a strategic review of its business. The company said in a stock exchange announcement that it will involve a whole range of alternatives. It is expected to include financing,...
The August 2023 issue of Fish Farmer is out now online
The August issue of Fish Farmer is available now, and you can read or download it online here. This month, we finally got to report on the Scottish Government’s Vision for Aquaculture, which had originally been expected by the end...
High temperatures set to slow Atlantic Sapphire’s growth for Q3
Florida-based salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire said today that it had harvested a total of around 400 tonnes (heads on gutted) during the second quarter of this year, in line with expectations. Revenues for the first six months of this year...
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AlphaGeo promotes Chasing’s versatile ROVs
Marine services business AlphaGeo UK will be at Aquaculture UK this May, promoting the versatile range of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from China’s Chasing Innovation Tech Company, including the Chasing...
Tenacibaculosis – an alternative approach
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada has launched a tenacibaculosis model to assist farms in combating growing disease challenges In 2023, the Norwegian salmon industry experienced the loss of 62.7...
Revolutionising aquaculture safety
OTAQ introduces LPAS to combat harmful algae blooms: a game-changer in aquaculture monitoring Within the aquaculture industry there are increasingly frequent reports of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS) being responsible for...
BIO-UV and Pinnacle in partnership for ozone treatments
BIO-UV Group has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with US-headquartered Pinnacle Ozone Solutions to leverage the company’s QUADBLOCK Ozone water treatment products in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. ...
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Marine Engineering Technician, Bakkafrost
At Bakkafrost Scotland we see things from a FRESH perspective. And you can join us. The Marine Engineering Technician will work as directed by the Engineering Manager, across our Marine...
Features
Spike in demand
Sea cucumbers may not look too appetising to the Western consumer, but their potential in the export market is huge, Robert Outram finds In a series of man-made lagoons in...
Taking back control
Physical checks on plant and animal products imported from the EU into the UK will start from 30 April. Will the UK’s seafood exporters feel that they have a level...
Stark numbers
The latest report from the Norwegian Veterinary Institute indicates that the industry is still failing to get a grip on salmon and trout mortalities. Vince McDonagh reports The figures are...
Can you fillet?
Norway’s ban on the export of ‘inferior’ quality salmon is being challenged by the countries who want to process it, reports Vince McDonagh Is Norway heading for a potentially damaging...
Opinion
The speed of reaction
Opinion piece by Nick Joy I admit that my mind might not be quite on the job at the moment. Coming back from Sicily by car has been quite an...
Southern exposure
Scotland was well-represented at the Aquasur trade show in Chile, as Mairi Gougeon reports I have recently returned from an official visit to Chile, promoting Scotland’s aquaculture sector and exceptional...
Why we need exports
By Nick Joy Travelling to Europe is a wonderful thing for widening the mind but also reminding me how much we continue to depend on the good taste of our...
Building up an appetite
How to persuade UK consumers to eat more seafood was a key issue at the Norway-UK Seafood Summit, reports Dr Martin Jaffa At the end of February, Norway came to...
Events
Nothing beats getting together in person
Aquaculture industry companies and suppliers are looking forward to the sector’s biggest trade show in the UK As the UK’s leading trade show for the fish farming industry, Aquaculture UK...
Packed programme for Aquaculture UK’s new Innovation Theatre
Aquaculture UK has unveiled the programme for its first ever Innovation Theatre, with presentations running in parallel with existing Keynote Theatre. The trade show and conference will be held over...
Data will drive the fish farm of the future
As technological advancements continue and costs become more accessible, how are traditional and modern fisheries adopting data-driven approaches and intelligent systems into their production processes? This will be one of...
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