Aquaculture
King Salmon swimming freely in calmer waters
Hugh StringlemanSep 22, 2023
Most importantly, the fish mortality cost shrank to $7.8m compared with $22.3m.
Freshwater seaweed trials a sparkling success
Gerald PiddockAug 18, 2023
Trials have shown that sea lettuce will gorge itself on pollutants in freshwater, potentially removing a significant source of contamination from NZ waterways.
Key salmon birthplace found after 5-year search
Farmers WeeklyAug 7, 2023
Lake Wānaka spawning salmon spotted this winter in Makarora River tributary.
Red seaweed delivers methane cut in Aus trial
Richard RennieJul 20, 2023
Several important outcomes from tests involving feedlot Wagyu cattle.
Young achiever looks to sea for opportunities
Guest writerJul 6, 2023
Ben Pierce recognised for contribution to the NZ seafood industry.
Salmon farms trumpet low carbon footprint
Hugh StringlemanJun 28, 2023
King salmon beats beef, lamb and cheese on environmental impact.
Aquaculture industry gets funding boost to grow workforce
Charlie WilliamsonOct 6, 2022
The aquaculture industry will receive a cash injection to ease workforce woes and grow the industry.
Green light for world-first seaweed farm
Farmers WeeklyAug 25, 2022
Company will farm NZ-native seaweed for use in methane-reducing supplements.
Hi-Tech success from sea to cellulose
Farmers WeeklyAug 12, 2022
Award recognises benefits of combining indigenous knowledge with biotechnology.
Paving the way for seaweed farming
Carmelita Mentor-FredericksJun 29, 2022
Marine farming is booming in New Zealand, with mussels, oysters and salmon riding the ‘blue economy’ wave. Earlier…
NZ King Salmon clears the decks
Hugh StringlemanApr 19, 2022
NZ King Salmon will move towards cooler waters and seek $60 million with a pro rata rights…