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Warm water and jellyfish wipe millions off Huon’s 2019 earnings

Warm water and jellyfish wipe millions off Huon’s 2019 earnings

Biological problems have caused Tasmanian salmon farmer Huon to slash its earnings forecast from between Australian $64 million and $68m to between $50m and $55m for its 2019 financial year.

Salmon veteran Whyte named feed plant boss

Salmon veteran Whyte named feed plant boss

BioMar has appointed experienced aquaculture industry executive David Whyte as managing director of its under-construction fish feed plant in Tasmania.

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Predator nets made legal requirement for Tassal farm

Predator nets made legal requirement for Tassal farm

An appeal against an Australian Federal Court decision to allow salmon farmer Tassal to operate a 28-pen fish farm in Okehampton Bay on the south east coast of Tasmania has been partly upheld.

Huon profits stung by jellyfish

Huon profits stung by jellyfish

Tasmanian salmon farmer Huon Aquaculture Group has reported a fall in revenue, profit and harvest volume for the last six months of 2018 – the first half of the company’s financial year - because of deteriorating environmental conditions, and in particular a jellyfish bloom.

Hull of a sight: Ronja Storm arrives in Norway for fit-out

Hull of a sight: Ronja Storm arrives in Norway for fit-out

The hull of the Ronja Storm, which is destined to become the world’s biggest wellboat, has arrived at the Havyard shipyard in Norway for fitting out after construction in Turkey.

Huon opts for bigger smolts to make better use of sites

Huon opts for bigger smolts to make better use of sites

Tasmanian salmon farmer Huon has transferred 300,000 fingerlings to its new Whale Point nursery as part of a policy to grow larger smolts.

Salmon farmer climbs aboard at Steinsvik Oceania

Salmon farmer climbs aboard at Steinsvik Oceania

A former salmon farmer has been appointed as sales manager for aquaculture equipment supplier Steinsvik Oceania.

Tassal profit shrinks slightly but fish grow bigger

Tassal profit shrinks slightly but fish grow bigger

Tasmanian salmon and seafood producer Tassal has reported a 1.4% fall in net profit for its 2018 financial year to Au$57.3 million (£29.7m) year on year but the firm forecasts an increase in harvest production and sales for the next financial year.

World’s biggest wellboat on track for 2019 delivery

World’s biggest wellboat on track for 2019 delivery

Construction of Sølvtrans’ forthcoming vessel Ronja Storm, which will be the world’s largest wellboat, is proceeding as planned, according to Norwegian ship builder Havyard.

Tasmanian salmon farmers urged to be less secretive

Tasmanian salmon farmers urged to be less secretive

The head of Tasmania’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Wes Ford, has called for greater transparency from the state’s salmon farmers after it was revealed that 120,000 fish escaped from a Huon Aquaculture farm in storms in May.

Petuna looks north for expansion

Petuna looks north for expansion

Tasmanian salmon and trout farmer Petuna Aquaculture is assessing the Port of Stanley in the north west of the island state as a land base for expansion.

Huon is first Aussie salmon farmer to win RSPCA label

Huon is first Aussie salmon farmer to win RSPCA label

Tasmanian salmon farmer Huon Aquaculture has become the first operator in Australia to gain RSPCA approval, according to ABC News.

Mort pit plan sparks row in Tasmania

Mort pit plan sparks row in Tasmania

Plans for pit capable of storing up to 4,000 tonnes of dead fish have caused a row in Tasmania after the local mayor accused salmon farmers of lying about having the council’s support.

Tasmania biomass limit slashed after 1.35 million fish deaths

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.