Harvest grows but profit falls for Huon Tasmanian salmon farmer Huon Aquaculture increased its harvest by 48% in the first half of its 2020 financial year (FY2020), but post-tax profit fell by 14% to AU$22 million compared to the same the year before.
Long-forecast Storm arrives in Tasmania at last It’s packed with technology, it runs more quietly than a dishwasher, and it’s the biggest of its kind. And finally – seven months behind schedule - the Ronja Storm has arrived in Tasmania.
Ronja Storm nears Tasmania after months of delays After almost seven months of delays, the world’s biggest wellboat, the Ronja Storm, is approaching Tasmania and is expected to arrive on Sunday.
Ronja Storm delivery is delayed by a month Tasmanian salmon farmer Huon Aquaculture will have to wait a few more weeks for the arrival of the world’s biggest wellboat, the Ronja Storm, in its waters.
Jellyfish and warm water blamed as Huon profits plunge by 64% Tasmanian salmon farmer Huon Aquaculture has reported a much-reduced net profit after tax (NPAT) of AU$9.5 million (£5.3m) for the financial year ended June 30, 2019 – a 64% drop on the AU$26.4m made in the 2018 full year.
Tasmania biomass limit slashed after 1.35 million fish deaths Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority has slashed the maximum amount of salmon and trout allowed to be farmed in Macquarie Harbour, after it was revealed that 1.35 million fish have died there since last October.
Salmon farmers at war over dredging plan Salmon giant Tassal’s plan to dredge its polluted Franklin lease in Macquarie Harbour has been halted by Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority (EPA) after rival producer Huon Aquaculture applied for an injunction to stop the work.
