Monitoring Buoy to Check Shellfish Conditions
IRELAND - Aquaculture researchers plan to launch a special monitoring buoy in Larne Lough to check shellfish production conditions.

Closing of Marine Research Body Defended
IRELAND - Údarás Na Gaeltachta has said that it is still committed to development of the marine sector following closure of its marine research subsidiary, Taighde Mara Teo.

IFA: Government Sinking Aquaculture Sector
IRELAND - Irish fish farmers are accusing the Government of an attempt to hinder and destroy the industry.

Irish Fish Farm Focuses on Eco-friendliness
IRELAND - A small fish farming business based in County Sligo has seen moderate success as a result of taking a highly green-focused approach to its operations.

Industry Unites over Irish Aquaculture Development
IRELAND - Fishing, seafood retail, processing and exporting sectors have unanimously agreed to support IFA Aquaculture in calling for the Government to urgently address the backlog in aquaculture licence applications (currently 280).

Minister Opens Conference on Sustainable Fisheries
IRELAND - Irish Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Tony Killeen, opened a major conference organised by Bórd Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) this week.

Abalone Firm in Liquidation
IRELAND - A Cork firm abalone producer has gone into liquidation, with debts of more than €2 million.

Irish Launch Strategy to Control Sea Lice on Salmon Farms
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mary Coughlan and Minister of State John Browne have launched a new strategy for improved pest control on Irish salmon farms.

Top Issues, Top Agenda at Irish Shellfish Conference
IRELAND - Minister of State, John Browne will be at the Irish Shellfish Association conference next month.

Nutrigenomics Centre Opens Doors
IRELAND – The global animal health company Alltech cut the ribbon on its Centre for Animal Nutrigenomics and Applied Animal Nutrition this week. They are calling the facility the first of its kind in the world, as it is dedicated to the studying the effect...

Healthy Eating Boosts Irish Seafood Sales
IRELAND - A total of 27 companies are exhibiting in the Bord Iascaigh Mhara pavilion at the European Seafood Exhibition in Brussels this week reflecting the growing demand for seafood in the country.

Irish Calls for Retention of Salmon Safeguards
IRELAND - The Irish Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, John Browne, has called on the European Commission to maintain its existing trade measures on imports of farmed salmon from Norway.

Irish Salmon Eco-standard Launched at Boston Show
IRELAND - Bord Iascaigh Mhara,the Irish Sea Fisheries Board (BIM), has launched its first independently accredited eco-standard for salmon. Named the Irish Quality Eco-Salmon Standard, the mark was officially launched during the Boston International Seafood...

Mutual Muttering on a Fishmeal Deal
IRELAND - Irish-based agribusiness Origin Enterprises is believed to be in talks with Norwegian firm Austevoll Seafood to combine their fishmeal and fish oil operations, reports the Irish Independent.

Irish Eyes Set East for Seafood Exports
IRELAND - Sales of Irish seafood grew by 6pc from €778m to €850m last year, according to the Irish Sea Fisheries Board, An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.

Salmon Sales Go Swimmingly as Festive Fish Figures Hit €7m
IRELAND - Irish seafood retailers are preparing for a bumper Christmas in smoked salmon sales.

Fish Package Secured on the Back of Conservation
IRELAND - Irish Ministers Mary Coughlan and John Browne, have secured a valuable package of measures for Irish fishermen at the Council of Ministers meeting in Brussels.

Aquaculture Industry Dismayed by Negative Budget
IRELAND - The representative body for the country’s fish and shellfish farmers, IFA Aquaculture, said the sector was seriously dismayed at the negative direction of the Budget.

Mussel farm puts €350m Wexford scheme in doubt
IRELAND - The future of a €350 million waterfront development in Co Wexford is in doubt, after a decision by the government to allow a firm to cultivate mussels on a nearby seabed.

The Increasing Value Of Fish Farming
IRELAND - Mr John Browne TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF) today received the “Status of Aquaculture Report - 2006”

Irish fish sector eyes increasing value of farmed products
IRELAND - The value of fish and shellfish from Irish fish farms rose last year by 13 per cent. Revenues increased from €110.2 million in 2005 to €124.6 million in 2006, a sure sign that the sector is growing with continued potential.

New department to give fresh impetus
IRELAND - The creation of a new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has been welcomed this week by Minister Mary Coughlan as an opportunity to forward the development of sea fisheries and the aquaculture industries in Ireland.

Irish World first for independent eco-standard
IRELAND - Bord Iascaigh Mhara (Irish Sea Fisheries Board) has unveiled the first independently accredited eco-standard for aquaculture, the Irish Quality Eco-Mussel Standard.

Irish aquaculture: A primary player on the world stage
IRELAND - Celtic aquaculture is gaining a strong reputation and Ireland's industry looks set to become a world leader in the offshore sector.

Discover France's meat, fish and poultry market trends
IRELAND - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Meat, Fish and Poultry in France to its 2010 publication.