Archive for July 2024
Row over timing for new Slice limits
The Scottish Government has defended its decision to allow a four-year implementation period for new regulations which will reduce the permitted limits for a key sea lice treatment. Environmental campaigners have expressed concern that the new limits will not be imposed sooner. The consultation on a new environmental quality standard (EQS) for emamectin benzoate (EmBz),…
Read MoreCanadian industry calls for a ‘new era’ in aquaculture
Aquaculture is agriculture – and it represents a major food and economic opportunity for Canada. That’s the message in an open letter from the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) to Federal and Provincial Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Read MoreOptimizing trout performance through field trials
Troutlodge is the world’s leading producer of eyed trout eggs. We maintain four strains of rainbow trout, which allows for security of supply for our customers all year-round. Our breeding program is designed to maximize value to customers by optimizing hatching rates, feed conversion, growth, and product quality.
Read MoreMowi announces Q2 profit of £195m
Mowi today reported a second quarter trading EBIT or operational profit of €230m (£195m) with Scotland continuing to improve. This is slightly lower than what some analysts had been forecasting, however.
Read MoreBig country, big ideas
The Chinese fish farming sector is steadily growing these days thanks partly to the growth of the country’s economy as a whole, which stimulates local demand for quality fish, especially in vast rural provinces of the country.
Read MoreMinke whale invades salmon cage
A minke whale has broken into a salmon cage in northern Norway, highlighting a possible new problem for the industry. The incident happened at an Ellingsen facility in the north of the country.
Read MoreLocal authority says earlier warning should have been given over job losses
The Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the Western Isles Council, has expressed frustration that employees and the community were not alerted earlier over plans to shut down a Bakkafrost processing plant.
Read MoreGrowing together
Integrated aquaculture is catching on in world-wide markets, reports Julia Hollister.
Read MoreLARA is transforming aquaculture with sustainable, high-efficiency seafood production
Blue Planet Ecosystems has developed LARA (pictured), a groundbreaking system redefining sustainable aquaculture.
Read MoreRS Aqua unveils revolutionary smart load sensors
Leading ocean technology company RS Aqua has launched a new range of load sensors for the aquaculture industry.
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