Salmon Evolution harvested 1,232 tonnes in second quarter
Norwegian land-based fish farmer Salmon Evolution today reported continued improvement in operational performance at its hybrid recirculation / flowthrough facility, with record production towards the end of the second quarter.
The company harvested of 1,232 tonnes (head on gutted weight) with an all-in price realisation of NOK ~72/kg in Q2. It achieved continued improvement in operational performance with underlying biomassproduction of 1,700+ tonnes live weight (LW) during the quarter.
Net biomass growth was 1,604 tonnes LW following a precautionary pause in feeding in connection with blasting activities for phase 2 water intake pipes, reducing biomass growth by approximately 100 tonnes.
Salmon Evolution had a fully stocked farm with a standing biomass of 3,043 tonnes LW in Q2, aligned with its run-rate target both in volume and individuals. It had all-time high production towards end of Q2.
"Salmon Evolution continues to see stable operations across the farm and enters Q3 with a fully stocked farm and a good biomass composition, boding well for continued positive development in operational KPIs and harvest weights over the coming quarters," chief executive Trond HÃ¥konSchaug-Pettersen said.