Full-scale war over Galway fish farm Irish Examiner, 26 February 2014 A full-scale war under way between the Department of Agriculture and the Inland Fisheries Ireland is likely to determine the fate of Europe’s biggest fish farm planned for Galway Bay By Ann Cahill, European Correspondent The European Commission is investigating why it did not … Continue reading
Letter to the Editor, Irish Times, 24 Feb 2014: Salmon farming under the spotlight A chara, – I refer to the interview with Alf-Helge Aarskog, Marine Harvest’s chief executive (Una McCaffrey, Business This Week, February 14th). That you saw fit to print a full page piece painting a very uncritical version of the salmon aquaculture … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE, FRIENDS OF THE IRISH ENVIRONMENT: A call has been made for Pat Rabbitte to back his Agency, Inland Fisheries Ireland [IFI] SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 The call comes after the Ombudsman accepted the Department of Agriculture’s claim that the scientific advice provided by Inland Fisheries Ireland for an EU investigation into salmon and … Continue reading
Investigation ongoing into possible fish farm escape West Cork Times, 21 Feb 2014 A fish farm in Bantry Bay is battered by the elements. Pic: Finbarr O’Sullivan THE Department of Marine and the Southern Regional Fisheries Board are currently investigating the possibility of an escape of farmed salmon into Bantry Bay earlier this month. Local … Continue reading
Press Release: IRISH ORGANIC FARMERS AND GROWERS ASSOCIATION SEEK INVESTIATION INTO ‘ORGANIC FARMED SALMON’ 21 February 2014 Serious concerns about the certification of farmed salmon as ‘organic’ were raised by the Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association at their recent AGM. Members voted unanimously to establish a working group to immediately investigate. IOFGA has almost … Continue reading
Dr Joins Recirculation Team EU Fish News, 18 Feb 2014 DR Astrid Buran Holan has joined Nofima, where she will focus on developing and integrating new or already existing water treatment technology in recirculating and semi-closed aquaculture systems. “She will strengthen the technological aspects of this field in Nofima, and contribute to the further development … Continue reading
Chemical war on sea lice attacked Activists say fish farmers are losing the battle with disease, writes Mark Macaskill A huge increase in the use of a chemical to fight sea lice on fish farms has prompted criticism from environmentalists who argue the industry is “fighting a losing battle” against disease and infection. More than … Continue reading
Fish farms are destroying wild Scottish salmon, says leading environmentalist 16 Feb 2014 Founder of influential conservation body accuses Holyrood of contributing to catastrophic decline in salmon stocks on rivers One of the world’s most influential conservation bodies has accused the Scottish government of ruining the country’s lucrative salmon-fishing industry. In a strongly worded letter … Continue reading
Bigger catches on the menu as fish-farming giant widens net Irish Times, 14 Feb 2014 Marine Harvest chief Alf-Helge Aarskog is hoping his company will benefit from plans for new salmon-farming licences Alf-Helge Aarskog sums up Marine Harvest’s business as “growing salmon, selling salmon”. Photograph: Alan Betson Alf-Helge Aarskog is late for our meeting, but … Continue reading
Covney admits frustrations over aquaculture Irish Examiner: February 13, 2014 Licensing for aquaculture has been highlighted by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney as one of his great frustrations since his appointment. By Stephen Cadogan Mr Coveney recently told Oireachtas members that Ireland’s aquaculture industry has been under the European Commission’s microscope. He said: “Other EU countries … Continue reading
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