Insights with Ian: Welfare and Environmental Footprint of Farmed Salmon
Farmed salmon species constitute one of the most widely eaten and profitable seafoods globally. There are around 2.5 million tonnes of Atlantic salmon produced each year together with lesser amounts of the Pacific species. Recently, Field & Flower joined Abel & Cole in announcing that they have stopped sourcing salmon from open offshore net pen producers in […]
Insights with Ian: Making Aquaculture More Sustainable
Aquaculture now provides over half of global fisheries production and is essential for food security. As demand grows, sustainability becomes critical—balancing environmental, economic, and social factors. This month’s insight blog looks at what sustainable aquaculture means, the challenges ahead, and the innovations driving a more resilient future. Aquaculture has become an integral part of the […]
Insights with Ian: Selection vs. Modification? The Future of Genetics
In this edition of Insights with Ian, we dive into one of aquaculture’s most misunderstood topics: genetics. From pedigree-based section to genomic innovations, Ian explains how these strategies are shaping the next generation of fish farming and why understanding them is critical for staying competitive. Selection vs. Modification? The Future of Genetics This post deals […]
Insights with Ian: The Rise of Precision Aquaculture
Welcome to the first edition of Insights with Ian, a new blog series from Xelect’s founder and aquaculture visionary, Ian Johnston. Each month, Ian will dive into the technologies and trends shaping the future of aquaculture. In this issue, we take a closer look at the rise of precision aquaculture and its transformative impact on […]