Tag: farming
Fast-growing smolt contributes to high mortality in salmon farming, according to research – news Vestland
Summary Every sixth Norwegian farmed salmon dies before slaughter, partly because rapid growth as smolts (“baby fish”) leads to poor heart function. Studies show that smolts that are manipulated to…
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority says no to the expansion of Ode AS’s facility for cod farming in Alida in Volda – news Møre og Romsdal – Local news, TV and radio
Almost two years ago, 87,000 farmed cod escaped from the Alida facility in Voldsfjorden in Volda. It was one of the biggest escapes in a long time. Recently, Ode, which…
Increased pressure on the farming industry after notice of a long-term fishing stop – news Vestland
The Norwegian Environment Agency announced in June that “with a heavy heart” they were forced to close salmon fishing in 33 rivers due to a historic “collapse” in the salmon…
Salmon farming has been reported to the police for violating the Animal Welfare Act – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
news receives confirmation from police attorney Kristina Munkejord that the West police district has received a police report from the blog publishing company Seivik. Bløgging is a method of killing…
– The farming industry must clean up – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
– We had a good and constructive meeting. The farming industry has said that they want to clean up, says Fisheries Minister Cecilie Myrseth after a meeting with the farming…
Kvarøy Fish Farming believes salmon farming must admit they have a problem – news Nordland
The case in summary • The salmon giants Mowi and Lerøy want to be notified before the Norwegian Food Safety Authority comes for an inspection. • Alf-Gøran Knutsen from Kvarøy…
Unannounced inspections cause unrest – new farming giant will be notified in advance – news Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country
In recent months, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority has made surprise inspections by boat to the farms along the Vestland coast. Before, the inspections were carried out by the Norwegian…
Since 2002, 25 farmers have stopped farming every week – news Rogaland – Local news, TV and radio
On flat Jæren, the farms are close together. The coastal landscape along the North Sea has high agricultural production. But several of the operational buildings here are no longer in…
Andfjord Salmon claim they have the world’s most environmentally friendly farming facility – news Nordland
On Andøya in Nordland, it is only a few weeks until the first salmon is sent out onto the world market. – A fantastically fine specimen, says Martin Rasmussen, managing…
87,000 cod have escaped from farming facilities at Gadus Group in Volda – news Møre og Romsdal – Local news, TV and radio
It was at the end of September that the farming company Gadus Group reported that fish had escaped from three cages in the Voldsfjorden. Now the count shows that around…