Sanford has launched a new $5.7m feed barge, specially made for its salmon farming operations in Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island. Sanford General Manager for Aquaculture Ted Culley said the barge is part of Sanford’s strategic plan to enhance operations […]

After decades of farming salmon, Mark Gillard is stepping back from the industry to spend more time on his family farm. The man widely considered the “Father of New Zealand Salmon Aquaculture” has resigned from New Zealand King Salmon, after […]

The Government’s aquaculture strategy to 2025 sets objectives and actions to guide sustainable growth of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry. About the aquaculture strategy The strategy, released in September 2019, sets outcomes for a sustainable, productive, resilient, and inclusive aquaculture industry. […]

As members of the New Zealand Salmon Farmers Association we recognise that by managing biosecurity pathways within our control we can help to safeguard the industry and the environment in which we farm. To help that, we have developed industry […]

The globally respected sustainable seafood authority the Monterey Bay Aquarium has given seafood lovers the green light to eat New Zealand salmon. New Zealand marine and freshwater farmed salmon have achieved a second successive, ‘Best Choice’ rating under the latest […]

“Fish-on!” In the pre-dawn waters of the Campbell River, in British Columbia, Grant Rosewarne was supposed to yell a loud warning to other anglers that his unlikely fight with a giant wild King salmon had begun. When vying to join […]

New members – Hook is a brand new lake to plate salmon fishing and restaurant experience located in Wanaka, right at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Lakes. Hook is a place where everyone is welcomed to enjoy Wanaka’s stunning […]

New members to the association – Veramaris is a 50:50 joint venture of DSM and Evonik for the production of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from natural marine algae. Located in Delft, the Netherlands, Veramaris was launched in […]

A ground-breaking King salmon research programme is underway at Cawthron Institute. The programme aims to improve the profitability and production efficiency of King salmon and involves collaboration between the salmon aquaculture industry, feed companies, universities, research institutes, and international scientists. […]

The Minister for Primary Industries wants to hear your views on a proposal to amend the Marlborough Sounds resource management plan to enable relocation of up to six salmon farms. Relocation is being considered as a way to: ensure the […]