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New system will turn hatchery waste into fertiliser
Salmon farmer Bakkafrost Scotland has been granted a licence for a treatment system to turn fish waste into fertiliser.
The pyrolysis unit, which turns organic sludge into inert biochar, will be based at Bakkafrost’s hatchery at Applecross.
Read MoreGreen solutions on the menu
AQUA 2024 brought together different stakeholders in aquaculture to share the latest knowledge and insights. Robert Outram reports.
Read MoreKingfish CEO confirmed for Aqua Agenda webinar
The Chief Executive of an innovative land-based fish farming business is the latest panellist to be confirmed for Fish Farmer’s webinar – taking place on 16 October – on land-based aquaculture.
Vincent Erenst is the CEO of The Kingfish Company with a strong international, operational, and transformational track record and more than 35 years of experience leading aquaculture companies.
Read MoreConsultation on plans to extend planning regime further offshore
Plans to extend marine planning zones in Scottish waters have been put out to public consultation.
Fish and shellfish farms require planning permission out to 12 nautical miles, however local authority responsibilities for planning controls currently only extend to three nautical miles. Under new proposals, the marine planning zones will be extended.
Read MoreBeach clean blitz raises cash for local causes
For the seventh year running, salmon farmer Scottish Sea Farms will be taking part in the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) Great British Beach Clean. This time, it will bring double the benefit to local communities, the company says.
Not only will colleagues be helping clear debris from coastlines across Shetland, Orkney and the Scottish mainland, but each participating team will also be awarded a £100 Heart of the Community donation for the local cause of their choice.
Read MoreOmega-3 pioneer prepares to scale up
A Scottish-based biotech company looking to develop a new source of natural omega-3 is planning to expand after raising £14m in funding.
MiAlgae uses nutrient-rich by-products from the whisky industry to grow microalgae which are a source of omega-3, a crucial ingredient in aquafeed.
Read MoreValencia is the venue for Aquaculture Europe 2025
The historic Spanish town of Valencia will host Aquaculture Europe 2025, the annual conference of the European Aquaculture Society (EAS), in September next year. Taking place over 22-25 September, this highly anticipated event will bring together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to explore the future of sustainable aquaculture practices.…
Read MoreDigital solutions on the agenda at A3 Scotland
Key players in Scotland’s animal health, agritech and aquaculture sectors will be meeting this week in Inverness at A3 Scotland, to find out more about how technology can help their sectors.
Read MoreProducers face EU grilling over cartel allegations
Some of Norway’s biggest salmon producers are expected to appear in a closed-doors hearing this week in front of the European Commission’s Competition directorate, to face allegations of price-fixing.
Reuters has reported that Grieg Seafood, SalMar and others are due to appear in Brussels this week. The companies concerned have, so far, firmly denied any suggestion that the industry acted improperly.
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).
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