Larger smolt promises increased salmon production in Faroe Islands – IntraFish – EUROP INFO

Study: Land-based post-smolt rearing reduces lice risk but increases early maturation

A new study has found that while land-based post-smolt production can reduce the need for lice treatments in salmon farming, it may come at the cost of increased sexual maturation at harvest — particularly in males — and reduced overall yield. The research, published in Aquaculture and led by Lars Eirik Myklatun as part of [...]

The export value of aquaculture amounted to almost 54 billion ISK last year, which is a 17% increase from the previous year. Of this, salmon products accounted for about 47.7 billion. This is stated on the website of Statistics Iceland. It also states that the total production of aquaculture products was almost 54.8 thousand tons in 2024, which is a 10% increase from 2023. Salmon farming is head and shoulders above other species, with salmon pro…

Larger smolt promises increased salmon production in Faroe Islands – IntraFish – EUROP INFO

Recent studies indicate that larger smolt sizes could significantly enhance salmon production in the Faroe Islands. This promising development, highlighted by IntraFish, may lead to more sustainable aquaculture practices and increased yields for local producers.