29/05/14: Aquaculture UK 2014 - 'Biomass Control'

International Aquafeed attended a talk given by Herman Kristjansson, Managing Director of Vaki, as  part of the opportunities and Challenges for Scottish Aquaculture conference on day two of Aquaculture UK 2014. 

Kristjansson’s talk titled Biomass Control – a major challenge forward, identified Biomass control as a key challenge for Scottish fish farmers.  Vaki’s new frame Biomass Daily (which is placed inside cages) allows companies to monitor fish accurately on a daily basis providing measurements of exact weight and numbers. Kristjannson believes this technology should be used all the way from hatching to harvest as a way of overcoming the difficulties.

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29/05/14: Steen-Hansen - Book on Fouling to be launched in the UK

 

After a successful year in the Norwegian market (more than 7000 copies distributed), a UK version of Den lille Groeboken is now launched at Aquaculture UK, Aviemore: The little Book on Fouling (UK/ Shetland – Ireland)

The 60-page, high-quality booklet (A5) is distributed free of charge – and is objective and non-commercial.

Book on Fouling covers key aspects related to fouling as an increasing problem in modern aquaculture: Species and species recognition – conditions fueling fouling – invading species – geographical distribution of the various species (and potential distribution) – wrasse ABC and much more.

The booklet can be found here as a free resource: www.bookonfouling.com

Book on Fouling is a result of cooperation between Steen-Hansen Aquaculture and various research institutions in the UK and in Norway.

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29/05/14: FAIVRE

An Innovating Manufacturer

In the 1950's Claude FAIVRE was originally a miller who then became a fish farmer. He missed the mechanization associated with milling, so he decided to build machines that would make the work of fish farmers less difficult. So he created the first automatic calibrator for trout known as "The Calibromatic". Continuing to be inspired by the mill he adopted the idea of using pipes to transport fish, So, the foundations of fish farming mechanization were built - starting its story in 1958 it continues to this day.




FAIVRE boasts an international presence in more then five continents and thirty countries, using its next generation factory to cut, weld and fold steel with laser precision. Working in collaboration with its 3D engineering design department it is able to provide its customers with the best customizations and quotes possible

Learn More About FAIVRE here

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This blog is maintained by The Aquaculturists staff and is supported by the magazine International Aquafeed which is published by Perendale Publishers Ltd.