Aquaculture on San Fran tech agenda12 Feb 2019The latest developments in aquaculture technology are set to take a prominent place at the first ever Animal AgTech Innovation Summit.
Record year for Norway Royal Salmon12 Feb 2019A record fourth quarter helped make 2018 the most profitable year in Norway Royal Salmon’s history.
France's finest fishmongers do battle over Scots salmon11 Feb 2019Pierre Bessonnet has won one of France’s most coveted fishmonger’s prizes, following a competition involving Scottish salmon that took place at the Sirha exhibition in Lyon.
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.
Land-based salmon farmer secures $20 million funding11 Feb 2019Pure Salmon has secured US $20 million in funding for a 20,000 tonnes per annum, land-based salmon farm in Tazewell County, Virginia.
AKVA secures record feed barge deal10 Feb 2019AKVA group has signed a deal to deliver an 800 tonne-capacity feed barge that will operate in conjunction with a novel semi-submersible salmon farming system in the Arctic Circle.
Fish welfare set to top conference agenda9 Feb 2019The welfare of farmed fish and shellfish will be the focus of the first day of the Fish Vet Society’s Spring Scientific Conference, which is taking place on 26-27 March, near Edinburgh.
Fish health experts to share knowledge on tenacibaculosis8 Feb 2019Mediterranean-based fish health specialists and farmers are being invited to join a discussion on tenacibaculosis, in a bid to help combat the devastating bacterial disease.
Sensor can improve fish welfare during delousing7 Feb 2019Norwegian researchers have developed an electronic “sensor” fish to measure how mechanical delousing impacts salmon.
Benchmark proud to sponsor 2019 Aquaculture Awards Animal Welfare Category7 Feb 2019The Animal Welfare Category will recognise initiatives that have improved the welfare of farmed or wild animals.
ADM acquires Neovia and creates global leader in animal nutrition6 Feb 2019SponsoredThe €1.544 billion acquisition of Neovia was completed in January 2019
£18,000 aquaculture scholarships up for grabs6 Feb 2019The University of St Andrews and Benchmark Knowledge Services are delighted to announce the award of funding for ten student scholarships by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission.
Prison fish farms promised across Ghana5 Feb 2019Every prison in Ghana is due to have its own fish farm as part of a governmental initiative that kicked off this week.
Scots salmon braced for parliamentary showdown5 Feb 2019The Scottish salmon sector is ready for tomorrow afternoon’s parliamentary debate on the future of the industry.
Zinc and O-3 help smolt transfer to sea5 Feb 2019Feeds containing high levels of zinc and omega-3 can enhance barrier properties in salmon skin, particularly improving the health and welfare of smolts when first transferred to sea pens, according to…
Predator nets reduce seal cull by a third4 Feb 2019Investment in the latest anti-predator nets in Scotland has seen a reduction in the number of seals culled to protect farmed salmon stocks, according to new figures.
Lingalaks starts commercial production of salmon fed on omega-3 marine algal oil4 Feb 2019The Norwegian salmon producer Lingalaks is replacing fish oil in its production with omega-3 EPA and DHA fatty acids from natural marine algae for increased sustainability
Dawnfresh unveil plans for new jobs in west of Scotland4 Feb 2019The UK’s largest producer of farmed trout has unveiled plans to invest a total of £16 million and create jobs in the West of Scotland, in a show of confidence to Scotland’s growing food and drink sec…
Online course on salmon welfare launched4 Feb 2019An interactive online course on the health and welfare of Atlantic salmon has been launched by Fish Vet Group and Benchmark Knowledge Services
Scientists warn that octopus farming is unsustainable and unethical1 Feb 2019According to a recent article in Issues in Science and Technology, octopus aquaculture raises significant welfare and environmental concerns
