Archive for November 2024
The consumer marketplace
Nicki Holmyard summarises the key points of her presentation at last month’s ASSG Conference in Oban.
Read MoreOTAQ and Minnowtech: Correction
In our article in the November issue of Fish Farmer “OTAQ directors leave the board” we incorrectly referred to OTAQ as having acquired the US-based aquaculture technology Minnowtech. OTAQ in fact continues to be a minority shareholder in Minnowtech. We are happy to correct this error and apologise for any confusion caused.
Read MoreInnovative salmon lice study about to start
A new study about to get underway aims to find out whether catching sea lice lice before they settle on the fish can improve farmed fish welfare and reduce treatment-induced mortality.
Read MoreNordic Halibut on track for growth
The white fish farmer Nordic Halibut said today it is on course to considerably increase production over the next six or seven years. Presenting its interim third quarter report, the company said that growth is firmly on the agenda. It said the biological asset production during the period was 382 tonnes, representing a 21% growth…
Read MoreApproval for Portuguese semi-sub fish farm
Portugal is about to ramp up its aquaculture production business in a big way following the approval of a new fish farm on the Algarve.
Mariculture Systems Portugal (MSP) has been given the go ahead for its sea bass and sea bream project near Vila Real de Santo António which it describes as a major milestone.
Read MoreA blank sheet of paper
How can this be? I sit here with a blank sheet of paper the day following one of the most critical Budgets in the last two decades without a thought in my head.
Read MoreBillund founder is back with a new company
The founder of Billund Aquaculture, which fell into bankruptcy earlier this year, has announced plans for a new venture.
Christian Sorensen, the former boss of the recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) tech company, said his new company will be called Billund Aquatech. It is understood this will focus on design and consultancy in land-based aquaculture, and is 100% owned by Sorensen.
Read MoreWellFish Tech – Fish health redefined
Whilst aquaculture systems vary greatly in complexity, they all, perhaps uniquely, are subject to levels and frequency of complication less common in other sectors which is why the intensive cultivation of fish is widely regarded as carrying higher risk than is observed in other similar sectors.
Read MoreInternational technology firm snaps up RS Aqua
UK marine technology specialist RS Aqua has been acquired by General Oceans, an underwater technology group with operations in Norway, the UK and United States.
Read MoreAssuring value
The Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers’ conference addressed the industry’s challenges, but also the benefits it offers to our food security and the environment. Robert Outram reports.
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