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Fish for Thought - How Technology is Supporting Scottish Salmon Farms

We all take for granted that fresh Scottish Salmon is available all year round at the local supermarket, but we very rarely take time to think about how this is achieved, naturally we just pick up the fish, pay for it and eat it.

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But how does this product go from farm to plate??

Salmon farms operate in some of the most remote and challenging locations within the UK weather it is off shore or within one of the many Scottish lochs. They use bespoke communication systems to remotely monitor and control all functions. Using sophisticated camera technology above and below the water, in conjunction with sensors to enable healthy growth and product quality to be controlled centrally over a large multi-site operation.

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These systems along with the feeding and harvesting processes are operated and monitored by a state of the art on shore facility ensuring the correct environment for the product is maintained in an efficient manner.

But what if the farm pens are inaccessible or need to be moved??

Well that’s not a problem, thanks to Steinsvik all of the feeding and monitoring systems are completely mobile, they simply mount them to a barge and bring the monitoring and feeding facility to the farm.

titleThe RS Components Southampton based team has engaged with Steinsvik UK over the last five years, providing high tech products and solutions to Salmon producers in Scotland. RS recognised how a leading strategic supplier can support a company to develop into a multi-million pound its business and fulfil its aspirations within a sector that needs to deliver consistent, cost effective high quality solutions for its customers. As a result producers can effectively operate within a challenging sector, as well as ensuring Scottish salmon maintains its provenance within its protected status.

The next time you see Scottish Salmon in the supermarket just think of RS & Steinsvik two names not on the packaging working together playing a major role in bringing this sustainable product to your table.

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