Aquaculture 2-10 – Page 58
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NewsAustralian producer secures oyster spat supply
Australia’s Oyster Coast aims to raise the bar in improving oyster quality and supply across Australia by expanding its nursery programme and farming operations.
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NewsLLS applies to bring semi-closed fish farm tech to Scotland
Loch Long Salmon (LLS) has placed a planning application for a semi-closed fish farm, and states that this technology excludes sea lice, catches most of the organic waste, and improves the health and welfare of the farmed stock.
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NewsVAKI recognised for innovation at Aqua Nor
After being shortlisted as one of three finalists in June, VAKI has been recognised at this year’s Aqua Nor event.
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NewsResearchers use PCR testing for shellfish
Aquaculture researchers in Scotland are developing a PCR test that will help detect a range of diseases and biofouling species affecting oysters and mussels.
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NewsFramo strengthens sustainable focus
Pump manufacturer Framo, part of the Alfa Laval group, has acquired equipment supplier LiftUP strengthening the company’s focus on sustainable aquaculture.
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NewsMinister opens Holywood breeding centre
AquaGen Scotland has welcomed Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon to perform the long-delayed official opening of the Holywood Breeding Centre, near Dumfries.
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NewsProbiotic brings in AI expert from Cambridge
Drone specialist Probiotic has brought on board an expert in artificial intelligence to strengthen its team.
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NewsMussels under trial as diet for prawns
The first feeding trial in prawns to study the use of mussel meal as a replacement for fish meal is underway in Australia.
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NewsDibaq feed mill lands BAP certification
The Spanish animal nutrition company Dibaq Group has become the first in continental Europe to attain the Global Seafood Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification for one of its feed mills.
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NewsFirst closing of SE Asia salmon fund
Private equity firm 8F Asset Management has announced the first closing of its 8F Aquaculture South-East Asia Fund at US$61 million. The fund is targeting US$120 million in total commitments.
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NewsDelousing vessel gets PG-Tornado pumps
PG Flow Solutions will supply two of its PG-Tornado fish pumps to a former PSV being converted to operate as a delousing vessel for Norwegian shipowner Buksér og Berging,
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NewsCall to better understand fish farm emissions
Farmed Scottish salmon has a similar carbon footprint to chicken meat, a study by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has found, with the sector emitting 616,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2019.
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NewsFMFO volumes up, raw material tonnage down
Production of fishmeal and fish oil has increased in July 2021 compared to the previous year despite a reduction in the tonnage of raw material used, according to The Marine Ingredients Organisation’s (IFFO) latest report.
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NewsAquaMaof signs Russian RAS deal
AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies has teamed up with Russia’s federal fishing agency and non-profit organisation, the National Association of Industrial Aquaculture Enterprises, to promote land-based recirculating aquaculture systems in the country.
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NewsBakkafrost’s sustainable growth plans
Faroese aquaculture group Bakkafrost has announced ambitious plans for increase its output of its premium salmon by more than 40% over the next five years, with a significant investment programme in Scotland, incorporating innovative RAS technology.
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NewsGenoMar Vietnam markets first tilapia
GenoMar Genetics Vietnam has reached a key milestone with the successful delivery of genetically improved tilapia fingerlings.
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NewsBrazilian fish farmers complain about EU ban
Once hopeful about President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration and the promise of long-awaited changes in the aquaculture legislation, Brazilian producers are now increasingly impatient with the government’s failure to push for a reopening of the European market for Brazil’s farmed fish, after three years of a ban, reports Eduardo Campos Lima.
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NewsDelousing systems fitted by Tórshavn yard
The MEST shipyard in Tórshavn earlier this summer completed the installation of an advanced delousing system for Bakkafrost and is working on outfitting a second vessel for operation in Scotland.
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NewsCflow technology for wellboat conversions
Aquaship has selected technology supplier Cflow to deliver fish handling technology for two newly converted wellboats.
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NewsBiomega invests in biorefining capacity
The Biomega Group has expanded its manufacturing plant in Skaganeset, near Bergen in Norway, to help boost manufacturing and processing capacity.
