Archive for September 2024
Regulators halt growth on salmon island
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has reportedly put a block on further expansion on and around the island of Frøya, one of the country’s principal main salmon farming areas.
Read MoreBC fish farm workers take protest to Trudeau political rally
More than 200 fish farm workers took part in a protest at a Trudeau government political rally in British Columbia this week.
They called on the government to deliver on its promise to deliver on its promise for a responsible and achievable transition plan for BC’s fish farming companies.
Read MorePowering the future of aquaculture: why electric boats are leading the way
Evoy’s electric motor systems are the strategic choice for sustainable and cost-effective aquaculture.
Read MoreFood Safety Authority strengthens aquaculture focus
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s new aquaculture division is now operational. The division was created as part of a major restructuring programme.
Bård Skjelstad, director of the new division, took up his post on 30 August. He said the move should enable the Authority to be able to better utilise its resources and contribute to more sustainable growth, improved fish health and lower mortality.
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Read MoreGulf state launches experimental aquaculture project
The Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD) has launched the Middle East state’s first sea cage aquaculture project. The project will conduct scientific studies and research on culturing local fish species using floating aquaculture cage systems, with the aim of developing environmental protocols for sustainable sea-based aquaculture in Abu Dhabi. It is also designed to contribute…
Read MoreFIAP’s Alu series is light but strong
FIAP GmbH from Bavaria, Germany, has for many years offered a range of light but sturdy aluminium landing nets for fish farmers to facilitate their work.
Read MoreAnalyst sees salmon market slipping further
Salmon production is forecast to grow by 3.5-4.0% in 2025, resulting in a slight decline in spot prices for the full year, according to the latest research from market research firm Kontali.
This growth, the firm says, is driven largely by a recovery in Norwegian and European productivity. The difference in price achievement between the first and second half of 2025 is expected to be around €3 per kg (£2.53).
Read MoreScotland strengthens ties with Japan
Adam Wing reports from a key trade show in Tokyo, where the Scottish seafood industry was well represented.
Read MoreAnimal rights group granted judicial review against Grimsby salmon farm plan
Plans to build an £80m-plus land-based salmon farm in Grimsby face an extra hurdle following a High Court decision to grant a judicial review of the local authority’s planning decision in favour of the project.
The case was brought by the organisation Animal Equality UK, which has questioned the decision by North East Lincolnshire (Grimsby and Cleethorpes) Council, which granted permission for the project almost a year ago.
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