Posts by Janice Johnston
Welfare has just gone Tech
The latest analytical techniques make it possible to obtain a more rounded view of the health of stock Since the arrival of SARS Covid 19 into the UK, it is believed that more than 70% of the population have, at some point, been infected with the virus. Of course, “infected with” is not always the…
Read MoreToo many deformed salmon being exported, says regulator
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has found that salmon is being sent out of the country with wounds, deformities and other issues. The authority said a total of 49 inspections were carried out and it was found that 24 of them did not meet the required regulations. The purpose of the requirements in the regulation…
Read MoreChile loses thousands of salmon and trout to algal blooms
Coho salmon and trout in Chile have perished prematurely in their thousands, in what appears to be a mass mortality episode . The incidents have been centred around the Los Lagos region, with the latest reports suggesting that more than 500 tons of fish have already perished, representing around 2% of the total biomass in…
Read MoreFrom egg to plate
The value of Scotland’s salmon industry – which creates an estimated £766m in gross value added for the economy – benefits not only the fish farmers but also the many businesses and their employees operating up and down the entire supply chain. So says Salmon Scotland CEO in his latest column for Fish Farmer, which…
Read MoreNow for fish farming – the SpinTouch FX Water Analyser
Using proven photometric technology that has been game-changing in global water testing applications, the SpinTouch FX tests eight parameters, including ammonia, nitrate and nitrite with one water sample, simultaneously, within two minutes. The genius lies in the disk, which uses precisely measured reagents, meaning results are easy to obtain, accurate and repeatable. Portable, rugged and…
Read MoreArnarlax owner faces high lice bill
A recent serious salmon lice infestation could cost the Icelandic Salmon company (also known as Arnarlax) up to £5m, the business has reported. Last month Icelandic Salmon decided to take out significant volumes of fish from Tálknafjörður in the Westfjords region of Iceland. Icelandic Salmon, which is owned by Norway’s SalMar, said: “This will have…
Read MoreKingfish founder joins redfish start-up as Chairman
US fish farming start-up Pine Island Redfish has appointed Ohad Maiman, founder and former CEO of The Kingfish Company as Chairman of the Board. The move reunites Pine Island founder Megan Sorby – who was formerly Operations Manager with Kingfish Maine – with her former boss. Maiman, an Israeli financier, founded The Kingfish Company in…
Read MoreNordic Aquafarms edges closer to green light for California
Nordic Aquafarms has passed another milestone in its bid to build a land based yellowtail kingfish farm in California. The California Coastal Commission has issued a ”Notice of Intent to Issue” a Coastal Development Permit (CDP), which will be the final major permit required for the farm. The decision was passed 12-0 in favour. It…
Read MoreProfit collapse hits major Chilean salmon farmer
The big Chilean salmon farmer Salmones Camanchaca suffered a price collapse during the July to September third quarter period and operating revenue fell despite higher harvest volumes, the company has disclosed. It has blamed lower prices and higher costs as being among the main reasons for the situation. The Atlantic Salmon harvest volumes totalled 17,760…
Read MoreVolcano crisis: fish farmer battles to save business
Fish farming and fishing companies around the beleaguered town of Grindavik are racing to save what they can of their businesses from being engulfed by an expected volcanic eruption. The latest reports suggest that the port could be lost for good, with problems likely to remain for years. Earthquakes in the locality have already caused…
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