What’s new?
Innovation drives the aquaculture industry and is evident in every sector, from the increasingly sophisticated equipment and farming concepts of salmon farming, to the development of pond culture in rural economies, such as that of Myanmar, which has seen fish production increase by an estimated 250 per cent in a decade.
This month we focus on innovation in a special feature but, in fact, on just about every page there are new ideas, new products, new technology or new ways of producing fish. In Brussels last month, innovation was key to the buoyant seafood expo, the annual launchpad for all that is novel and groundbreaking.
And innovation is behind the success of companies such as Scottish Sea Farms and Aurora Marine, both profiled in this issue, and both embracing the trailblazing ethos that characterises the industry.
Looking ahead, the World Aquaculture Society is meeting in Cape Town in June to highlight the advance of African fish farming, and in August, Norway will host the biggest yet Aqua Nor exhibition, already a sell-out, with a significantly sized Scottish stand this year. From around the globe, we will bring you news of what’s new.