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Stirling awarded grant for Vietnam vaccine project
Scientists at the University of Stirling have been awarded more than £770,000 to support the roll out of a new vaccine that could deliver major benefits to the aquaculture industry in Vietnam. The new project – led by the University’s world-leading Institute of Aquaculture – will build on a previous study that developed an innovative…
Read MoreASC Feed certification for BioMar Ecuador
The Ecuador site of aquafeed group BioMar has achieved certification under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s new international Feed Standard.
The ASC said: “This is another significant milestone in the journey towards ensuring more responsible production of feed, a key component of responsible seafood farming globally. The ASC Feed Certification helps Ecuadorian shrimp farms meet the growing demand for more responsible seafood.”
Located in Guayaquil, BioMar’s facility produces high-quality shrimp feed. The company said that achieving ASC Feed certification is a key part of BioMar’s broader strategy of sustainable innovation and strengthens its role as a trusted provider of ASC compliant feed.
Read MoreSalMar harvest down, Grieg up for Q3
SalMar, Norway’s second largest salmon farmer, has reported a sharp fall in its third quarter output. In contrast, its competitor Grieg reported an improved harvest.
The July to September harvest for SalMar was 60,300 tonnes against 78,100 tonnes a year earlier – a drop of 17,800 tonnes.
Read MoreNorwegian salmon prices down to lowest level for two years
Fresh salmon prices fell to their lowest level for two years in Norway last week. More importantly, they were close to production costs, suggesting there is currently little or no profit from output.
According to Statistics Norway, which monitors prices on a weekly basis the average price for week 40 was NOK 66.70 per kilo (£4.74). The figures also include fish sold under contract and all weight classes.
Read MoreThe October 2024 issue of Fish Farmer is out now online
The October 2024 issue of Fish Farmer is out now online, and you can read or download it here. This month’s magazine covers a broad spectrum of the aquaculture sector, ranging from shrimp and oysters to salmon and trout.
Read MoreReturn visit booked for Team Scotland at Aqua Nor
Scotland’s presence at the world’s biggest aquaculture trade show was confirmed yesterday, when it was announced that Highlands and Islands Enterprise has secured funding for a Scottish Pavilion at Aqua Nor 2025.
The award of up to £178,000 for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to support the Pavilion comes from the Scottish Government’s Marine Scotland Fund.
Read MoreFunding secured for eDNA lab in Scotland
A project is under way in Argyll to create Scotland’s first commercial laboratory for the detailed analysis of marine environmental DNA (eDNA).
Underwater ecological survey company Ocean Ecology is developing the state-of-the-art lab in its existing facilities at the European Marine Science Park (EMSP) near Oban, on Scotland’s west coast.
Read MoreSchool students find out about salmon opportunities
More than 650 pupils from Lochaber discovered a wide range of local jobs in the Scottish salmon sector, helping ensure the industry can develop the next generation of talent.
The careers event at Lochaber High School on Wednesday, October 2, allowed local secondary school pupils to meet aquaculture professionals, learn about farm-raised salmon, and explore career options.
Read MoreSeafood sector unhappy with Norwegian government budget
The Norwegian government’s budget, which was announced yesterday, has done little for the seafood industry or for the country. So says the employers’ organisation Seafood Norway, which represents both aquaculture and fishing. Seafood Norway chief executive Geir Ove Ystmark said the industry had hoped for a tighter budget, but there was still too much dependence…
Read MoreLerøy saw a reduced harvest during the summer
The Lerøy Seafood Group harvested less salmon between July and September this year compared with the same period last year.
In its Q3 trading update the company reports that it produced 51,400 tonnes of salmon and trout against 53,900 tonnes 12 months ago.
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