Posts Tagged ‘aquaculture’
Brave William loses cancer battle
IT is with great sadness that Fish Farmer announces the death of William Dowds, our former commercial manager and a legendary figure throughout the industry for many years. William passed away on Saturday night, aged 52, after a long battle with cancer. Originally from Northern Ireland, he worked for international brands such as Coca-Cola, Diageo…
Read MoreConference to discuss move to open ocean farming
A group of leading scientists are due to meet in Nelson, New Zealand next week to debate a new development in aquaculture – the move away from sheltered coastal areas to open ocean farming. The event is being hosted by New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation, Cawthron Institute, at its its inaugural Open Oceans aquaculture…
Read MoreAtlantic Canada base move for Gael Force
Gael Force Group have established a base in Canada. Based in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, this weill serve aquaculture producers in the province and across Atlantic Canada with their high quality and robust range of marine equipment, technology and services. Their new Canadian company base is on Maloney Street in Grand Falls-Windsor, immediately off…
Read MoreThirteen finalists revealed for innovation showcase
The finalists for the 2019 Aquaculture Innovation Europe showcase have been revealed. The event takes place on 10-11 September in London, as Kisaco Research has announced the 13 companies selected to present at the 2019 Aquaculture Innovation Innovation Showcase. A spokesman said: \’The applications have been read, the votes have been counted and the final…
Read MoreNew anchors a ‘breakthrough’ for farm growth
INNOVATIVE anchoring technology could help the aquaculture industry site farms in new and bigger locations and support future growth in the sector. The new technology is being developed in Scotland by a consortium of engineering experts, who say it could also enhance farms’ environmental impact. Sustainable Marine Energy, the tidal energy technology specialist; the University…
Read MoreMowi defends salmon farming against latest BBC attack
SCOTLAND’S biggest salmon farmer, Mowi, has defended its farming practices ahead of a potentially damaging BBC broadcast next week. The Panorama programme, titled ‘Salmon Farming Exposed’, airs on Monday night and Mowi said in a statement issued today that it expects this to provide ‘an unbalanced and negative portrayal of our industry and company’. Mowi…
Read MoreLondon showcase for aquaculture innovation
LONDON will play host again to the Aquaculture Innovation Europe summit, which brings together industry innovators and potential investors. The event, to be held from September 10-11, will feature emerging aquaculture companies with interests in health, nutrition and digital technology. As in previous years, the format of the two-day conference provides an innovation showcase for…
Read MoreAqua Nor ‘not in danger’ over traffic row
THE organisers of Aqua Nor, arguably the biggest event in the aquaculture calendar, have issued an extraordinary statement insisting the show will ‘go ahead as planned’. In what will come as a surprise to exhibitors and delegates outside Norway, a municipal row in Trondheim, which hosts the event, has threatened to halt the biennial exhibition.…
Read MoreFarm supplier Fusion finds Sanctuary
AQUACULTURE equipment manufacturer Gael Force Fusion is to take over the site of the former Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary near Oban. The company, part of the Gael Force Group, will move from its current location at Barcaldine, leased from Scottish Sea Farms. Gael Force Fusion has unveiled plans for investment and the creation of new…
Read MoreNorway PM hails aquaculture success
NORWAY’S prime minister, Erna Solberg, has said the country needs to develop an aquaculture industry that can deliver food and economic values within an acceptable footprint. She was speaking at the Havbruck 2018 conference, which gathered the fish farming industry, along with researchers and politicians, for key discussion on future policy. The main theme of this…
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