MSD Animal Health Norway has signed an agreement to partner with First Water hf, formerly known as Landeldi hf, a company working towards developing land-based fish farming in Þorlákshöfn, Iceland, to deploy FALCON Biomass vision technology in its facility.
Combining vision technology with years of research and development, MSD Animal Health launched the FALCON Biomass at Aquanor 2023 in Trondheim, Norway. The system has since been implemented in sea net pens across Norway, Chile, and the UK.
“The sale of the FALCON Biomass system to First Water is a significant milestone for MSD Animal Health. We are thrilled to partner with a progressive and forward-thinking organisation that shares our vision for sustainable aquaculture,” MSD Animal Health Aqua Europe General Manager Dafydd Morris said. “This alliance not only strengthens our position as a global leader in aquaculture technology but also paves the way for the adoption of vision technology in the land-based fish farming sector.”
By utilising vision technology, the FALCON Biomass system provides near real-time data on average weight, size distribution and overall biomass.
“This provides the farmer with greater insight, allowing for optimised decision making in production and harvest planning. We are proud that First Water have chosen us as their trusted partner to take care of their biomass estimation needs,” MSD Animal Health Aqua Europe’s Sea Based Solutions Lead Bertil Storvik said.
“We are excited to integrate the FALCON Biomass system into our land-based fish farm. This technology will enable us to monitor more accurately the growth of our fish population, ensuring their well-being and allowing us to make data-driven decisions,” First Water’s Kristinn Marinósson said. “We believe that this solution will contribute to the sustainable development and expansion of our operations, while further solidifying Iceland’s position as a leader in the aquaculture industry.”
