What’s New
Enhanced digestion
Compatibility of feeds with fish digestive and metabolic capacities is paramount for optimal growth performance and health. Suboptimal levels of dietary lipids, or the seasonal variations in water temperature, negatively affect the absorption and utilization of lipids and lipophilic nutrients. Adisseo has developed digestive enhancers based on natural emulsifying components to restore the digestive and…
Read MoreRethinking plastic
As an aquaculture company, Alltech Coppens has to play its part in feeding the world responsibly. Its objectives are aligned with the long-term aims of Planet of Plenty™, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sometimes, rethinking what you have always done is the best way to make an impact and recycle effectively.…
Read MoreBird Stop
Boris Nets have been working very closely with the Scottish Salmon Company in the development of a new high pole bird net type for two of their sea water sites. For some years it has been realised a new type of protection was needed to meet the environmental and practical day to day working life…
Read MoreFurther improvements for FIAP’s Alu series
FIAP GmbH from Bavaria, Germany, has for many years offered a range of light but sturdy aluminum landing nets for fish farmers to facilitate their work. The FIAP profinet Alu was developed in-house by the company many years ago. Among the features contributing to its robust and user-friendly design is the aluminum bow system of…
Read MoreAqualife jumps on Vert’s reduced rate hire scheme
Vert Technologies, the Edinburgh-based advanced compressor manufacturer, has launched a new reduced-rate hire scheme initiative to support businesses looking to kick-start their activities but unwilling to invest in new kit. And already, Stirling-based fish vaccination business, Aqualife Services Ltd, has taken up Vert’s new offer. Aqualife is the world’s largest fish vaccine delivery company and…
Read MoreEasier morts handling
Easier morts handling Handling morts can be a tiresome process. Liftup has been developing and producing back-2-barge systems for centralised pumping of morts for many years, pumping through a pipe system from the bottom of the cages, back to the barge or landbase and directly fed into the grinding tanks using the Liftup pumps in…
Read MoreA passion for salmon – SEPTEMBER FISH FARMER
The September issue of Fish Farmer magazine has just been published and our feature interview this month is with the Chair of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) Atholl Duncan. In a wide ranging piece he looks at the challenges and opportunities presented by covid, as well as taking a look at Brexit, the industry\’s…
Read MoreVAKI Scotland Celebrates Five Years
Over the past five years, VAKI Scotland Ltd. has established a reputation for delivering superior customer support and service for clients in the UK and Ireland. As the company observes it fifth anniversary, Gareth Hammond, the area manager for the UK and Ireland shares his thoughts on the accomplishments and challenges during the subsidiary´s first…
Read MoreLeading from the front
Frontfish UK provide professional cleaner fish transportation. They specialise in small, regular collections and deliveries which have been found to significantly improve the fishes adjustment period to their new environment, as well as returning a very high survival rate. They have over 30 years experience in live fish transportation covering a wide variety of species.…
Read MoreEuro Star
After years of workboat building, including EuroCarriers and successful delivery of delousing barges, Neptune Marine has developed the EuroSupporter series, an all-round support vessel for the growing aquaculture industry. With free deck space that is remarkable for vessels of this length, these workboats offer exceptional value for their size when it comes to their ability…
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