Fish health from the front line22 Apr 2019Mowi farm technician Clara McGhee discusses the main fish health challenges facing Scottish salmon farmers, the range of methods used to resolve them and some of the gross misconceptions surrounding t…
AE2019 welcomes Women in Aquaculture event18 Apr 2019A seminar looking at ways to ensure greater gender diversity at all levels of the aquaculture sector is scheduled to take place in Berlin on 9 October, as part of this year’s Aquaculture Europe (AE201…
Meet the author: Largemouth Bass Aquaculture17 Apr 2019Jim Tidwell, author of the book Largemouth Bass Aquaculture, which is published by 5m books in April, explains the appeal of a species whose growth is taking off both in China and the US.
Why climate change could mean more disease for marine aquaculture15 Apr 2019Extreme weather events and changing ocean conditions are creating unpredictable outcomes for aquaculture. One area where research is offering some insight into what to expect, though, is the increasin…
New cage concept aims to take salmon sector by storm23 Apr 2019Mowi has applied for 36 development licences for an unmanned, undersea “AquaStorm” salmon pen concept.
Aquafeeds aimed at consumers: a recipe for success23 Apr 2019An increasing number of aquafeeds are being developed using novel ingredients to allow consumers to differentiate the end product, according to BioMar.
ADM feed market report April 201923 Apr 2019SponsoredADM's report gives you insights in the current prices and trends throughout the world.
BioMar appoints new MD in Australia23 Apr 2019BioMar has announced the appointment of David Whyte as managing director of their new fish feed manufacturing plant in Tasmania, which will be ready for commissioning in early 2020.
When should you harvest your salmon?23 Apr 2019Salmon should be harvested during periods of low growth to ensure the best fillet quality, according to newly published research.
Aquaculture’s Global Outlook: agenda released28 Mar 2019Further details of the forthcoming seminar, Aquaculture’s Global Outlook: Embracing Internationality - which is taking place in Edinburgh on 29 May - have been released today.
A post-Brexit outlook for aquaculture27 Mar 2019A seminar focusing on the opportunities for trade and knowledge exchange between the UK aquaculture sector and the world beyond Europe, is being hosted by The Fish Site in Edinburgh in May.
Aquaculture companies urged to enter environmental awards31 Mar 2019Scottish aquaculture businesses are being encouraged to become world leaders in sustainability and embrace the economic opportunities that environmental changes can bring.
Aquaculture 2019 in numbers and pictures10 Mar 2019A selection of images from this week's Aquaculture 2019 event in New Orleans, which attracted a record 3,500 participants from 85 countries, 205 trade stands, 104 sessions, 1,350 speakers and 225 post…
High hopes for Ghana's first soldier fly facility12 Apr 2019Cycle Farms, a French-owned biotechnology company, has opened its first insect meal production facility in Ghana.
Is the tide turning in favour of alternative protein producers?8 Apr 2019Despite struggling to achieve bulk production volumes and compete with global commodities such as fishmeal and soy, opportunities for alternative protein producers in aquafeed sector are only going to…
Insect meal offers hope for East African fish farmers18 Mar 2019Aquaculture producers in east Africa are set to benefit from using more insect meal in their fish feeds, according to the results of new research.
Why insect farming for aquafeed is still at the larval stage4 Mar 2019Dr Richard Newton, one of the UK’s preeminent insect farming experts, explains why the sector has a long way to go before it can produce protein capable of competing with the commodities that are the …
Scots farms call for hardline stance on sea lice levels14 Mar 2019The top representative of Scotland’s salmon farming sector has urged the country’s politicians to lower the level of sea lice deemed acceptable on salmon farms.
Oral vaccine could save US catfish farmers millions20 Feb 2019New vaccination techniques developed by Mississippi State University (MSU) should help the state’s catfish industry save $40 million a year.
Study backs biofloc benefits in shrimp production11 Feb 2019Biofloc systems could allow shrimp farmers to double stocking densities without impacting growth rates, according to the results of a new study.
From the micro to the macro: probiotics and biofloc systems’ positive impact on shrimps and shrimp farming25 Feb 2019One of South East Asia’s largest shrimp farming groups is the Lim Shrimp Organization (LSO), which has established a network of integrated farming projects known as Aqua Villages. In 2018, it complete…
Laser-guided oyster processing system launched13 Mar 2019Hoopers Island Oyster Co has unveiled Pearlception 2.0, the first high-speed, laser-guided oyster processing system designed and built in the US.
How technology can enhance Canadian salmon sector's sustainability7 Mar 2019A new study that aims to improve the sustainability of Canada’s salmon farming sector by ensuring the best available technology is deployed has been launched this week.
Tackling sea lice with Big Data6 Mar 2019A new platform to help salmon farmers track, compare, and improve treatment strategies against sea lice has been launched today by Manolin, the aquaculture analytics company.
Cutting aquaponics costs is more than pot luck30 Dec 2018Supplying cannabis for medical use in Canada – which is legal for licenced producers – is a competitive business. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Green Relief Inc uses fish in an innovative aquaponics sys…
AE2019 welcomes Women in Aquaculture event18 Apr 2019A seminar looking at ways to ensure greater gender diversity at all levels of the aquaculture sector is scheduled to take place in Berlin on 9 October, as part of this year’s Aquaculture Europe (AE201…
Women in Aquaculture: Yukiko Furukawa21 Jan 2019Seaweed aquaculture is prominent across Japan, but in the southern prefecture of Saga it has a particularly successful history. Home to seaweed farming for more than a century, Saga faces the Ariake …
Women in aquaculture: Marie-Aude Danguy16 Jan 2019Originally from Brittany, Marie-Aude Danguy has been living and working in Ireland since the 1990s. She began working with a group of local shellfish farmers before establishing her own company, Trisk…
Women in aquaculture: Professor Felicity Huntingford7 Jan 2019The emeritus professor of functional ecology at the University of Glasgow, who is one of the world’s preeminent experts on fish behaviour, discusses salmon welfare, nesting sticklebacks… and a near de…
Entries invited for global aquaculture awards13 Dec 2018SponsoredThe 2019 Aquaculture Awards are now officially open for entry, enabling individuals and companies from all aspects of the industry to pit themselves against the crème de la crème of the global aquacul…
UV filter shines in wellboat trials4 Dec 2018A new range of UV filters has been approved by the Norwegian authorities, following impressive results from extensive wellboat trials.
Nutriad present at Fenacam in Brazil4 Dec 2018SponsoredThe Nutriad´s aqua team participated in the XV edition of Fenacam, held in Natal (Brazil) during November 13-16th, 2018. Fenacambrings together industry and academic leaders and has consolidated as th…
ADM shines a light on its additive portfolio at EuroTier3 Dec 2018SponsoredThe FishSite spoke to Andrew Carlson, vice president of global feed additives and ingredients, ADM, at the ever-growing trade show in Hanover.
