SSC commissions new Loch Striven workboat. The bespoke design 30-tonne workboat is expected to be delivered in ealy 2019. Built by expert craftsman Ardmaleish Boatbuilding Company on the Isle of […]
2017 production boost for Scottish salmon drives optimism for future steady growth. 2017 was a positive year for Scottish salmon farming production according to new figures published today (Monday 15th October) […]
The first fast track salmon farm managers have graduated from the unique training programme run by major fish farming and processing company, Marine Harvest. After a 75-week intensive scheme covering […]
Asian aquaculture growth is being driven by a rising demand for fish. The Asia/Pacific region is by far the largest producer of farmed fish and the largest market for aquaculture […]
HUON secures aquaculture License in WA off the Houtman Abrolhos Islands in Western Australia, where they plan to farm Yellowtail Kingfish. Huon Aquaculture CEO Peter Bender said, “We are excited […]
Peppermint shrimp have been identified by scientists as the ‘cleaner shrimp’ with the most talent for reducing parasites and chemical use in farmed fish, according to an article by James […]
Norway to export fish farming equipment to an organic salmon farm in Ireland. Export Credit Norway has financed the sale of Norwegian fish farming equipment to fish farming company Bradán […]
New study highlights importance of salmon farming to rural areas A study commissioned by Scottish Sea Farms and undertaken by independent economic and development consultants Imani Development provides a new […]
Gael Force celebrate Outstanding Award win. Gael Force Group has scooped the honour of Outstanding Performing Business (25+ employees) at the annual Highland Business Awards in Inverness – the second […]
Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre RAS facilities are set to accelerate knowledge and support growth. To enable researchers to conduct precise experiments on its latest closed system feed formulations in strict, […]
More fish please, say U.S. and British consumers–and make it healthy! According to new research from Cargill. In its latest Feed4Thought survey, Cargill found that, over the past five years, 44 percent […]
A ground breaking breeding programme by Scottish Sea Farms, alongside Marine Harvest Scotland, has received a Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) award. In collaboration with the University of […]
Plans for international expansion were revealed by Gael Force Group, with the supply of a full established range of marine equipment, technology and services to Atlantic Canada’s aquaculture market. The […]
Production started at Cermaq’s new closed containment system in Horsvågen, this weekend. Cermaq aims to be leading in technology development that contributes to sustainable food production. With this closed containment […]
The launch of a new standard for Seabass, Seabream and Meagre was announced by the ASC today. The standard was developed in response to stakeholder demand for the species, which […]
It’s a National first for John McCulloch from Unst, becoming the first person in Britain to complete a ground-breaking professional development programme in Aquaculture Management developed by the NAFC Marine […]
Attendance at the Aquaculture UK exhibition in Aviemore has been a boost for Abdie Solutions, the Perth based bulk handling and storage specialist, reporting a marked increase in enquiries. Although […]
A leading Scottish salmon farmer earns platinum status, the highest possible Investors in People (IIP) accreditation, with sustained investment in jobs and skills within remote and rural communities. At the […]