Archive for December 2021
Solid progress
Scottish aquaculture made excellent progress in almost eliminating the use of “critically important antibiotics” last year, according to an independent report. Norway, the world’s largest salmon farming country, can also report a similar success story. Critically Important Antibiotics are those classed as essential for human health, but where overuse in the past has been putting…
Read MoreEnergy firm in bid to make cod farming greener
Two companies with strong environmental credentials are poised to launch a project to make cod farming far more sustainable. They are the Gadus Group, a fully integrated Norwegian seafood business producing quality cod from roe to the finished product and Inseanergy, a high tech business delivering green energy to the aquaculture sector. The two have…
Read MoreNothing wasted
Fish farming byproducts have the potential to increase the sustainability of aquaculture and contribute to other sectors – such as food, diet supplements, animal feed and cosmetics – according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture have found byproducts – such as fish heads, frames, trimmings, skin and organs…
Read MoreArmed robbers hold up £100k salmon truck
A truck carrying salmon worth more than £100,000 was held up by armed robbers in Chile over the Christmas holiday in a modern scene reminiscent of the old Wild West. The gang attacked the vehicle as the driver slept in his cab, stuck a gun in his face and then handcuffed him and tied up…
Read MoreChina to reduce tariffs in New Year
Salmon exporters to China can look forward to lower tariffs from this weekend, at least for the time being. The Chinese authorities are introducing new temporary tariffs on almost 1,000 goods including seafood. The new rates include lower tariffs on fresh and frozen salmon, frozen herring and frozen cold water shrimp. The change entails an…
Read MoreInnovation ahoy!
Sustainable development of the aquaculture sector can help contribute to national food security while helping to meet lower carbon emissions from our food, so it is not surprising that efforts are being made to help promote growth of the industry in England. The pathway to achieving sustainable growth was set out in the English Aquaculture…
Read MoreFestive feasts
Christmas is coming and I have noticed that my local fishmonger is already displaying some whole carp on his fish counter. Traditionally, carp are grown in Europe during the summer months when they benefit from warmer temperatures and faster growth. As winter approaches, they are left to hibernate or are harvested for the festive season.…
Read MoreMowi Ireland plan may spark heritage concerns
Mowi could be facing official opposition to its latest salmon farm plan in the west of Ireland. The state organisation Inland Fisheries Ireland, which is responsible for the protection of river and lake fish, is reported to be preparing to question company plans to develop a 22 cage facility in Ballinakill in Connemara. The problem…
Read MoreAquaculture bounces back
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) Conference – notionally in Seattle this year, but actually online – saw the unveiling of the GSA’s global aquaculture production surveys and forecast, covering finfish and shrimp. Both surveys were produced by the GSA in association with Rabobank, with additional data from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)…
Read MoreArctic Seafarm clears another approval hurdle
A land-based salmon farm in northern Norway has secured a government permit for its flow-through system. The move opens the way for a farm with the capacity to produce up 15,000 tonnes annually. Arctic Seafarm will be based at the Nesna Industrial Park in Norway. Alf-Gøran Knutsen, Chief Executive Officer of family-owned salmon farmer Kvarøy…
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