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FISHERIES & FISH FARMING

Breaking new ground in hatchery feeding

quaculture continues to position itself
Aas one of the most sustainable solu-
tions to meet the world’s growing demand
for protein. Within this sector, hatcheries
play an essential role in ensuring the early
development of aquatic species, especial-
ly in their larval stage. However, feeding
live feed (artemia and/or rotifers) at this
stage poses significant challenges due to
the strict requirements in terms of timing,
quantities and feed quality. In the face of
this complexity, technology plays a key monitoring of feeding conditions, making at earlier stages of the aquaculture pro-
role in providing effective solutions.
it an essential tool for both research cen- cess.
At Fish Farm Feeder, we have taken a step ters and aquaculture producers. • Resource optimization: minimizes feed
forward with the third version of our intel- A product born of innovation: the No- wastage, improving sustainability.
ligent live feed feeder. Developed spe- voFeed project
cifically for a university research centre • Support for scientific research enables
in China, this innovative system not only This development is the direct result of accurate studies on larval nutrition thanks
responds to the demands of hatcheries, the NovoFeed project, a Smart-System to advanced programming and centralized
but also represents a clear example of how designed specifically for feeding larval monitoring.
technology transfer can transform larval rearing in aquaculture with live feed and These advantages not only positively af-
aquaculture. which has received financial support from fect operational results, but also contribute
the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Uni-
An evolution towards smart and cen- versities (Spain Government), through the to the development of more responsible
tralized feeding aquaculture practices aligned with global
Centre for Technical Industrial Develop- sustainability goals.
The third version of our smart feeder for ment (CDI-PID 20170411).
live feed is the result of years of research The project has combined Fish Farm Fish Farm Feeder: leading innovation
and development. Designed to meet the Feeder’s expertise with an innovative ap- in aquaculture
specific needs of artemia and rotifer feed- proach, resulting in technologies that meet At Fish Farm Feeder, we are committed
ing, this system enables precise and fully the highest demands of the industry. The to creating smart solutions that transform
centralized programming, optimizing the third version of our intelligent live feed the aquaculture industry. The third version
entire feeding process. of our intelligent live feed feeder is a clear
feeder exemplifies our commitment to
Thanks to its advanced capabilities, users R&D and the development of sustainable reflection of our ability to innovate.
can remotely control feeding schedules solutions for aquaculture. With this new version, we reaffirm our
and quantities, ensuring that larvae re- Tangible benefits for industry and re- position as a strategic partner for research
ceive an appropriate diet at every stage of search centers and hatcheries around the world,
their development. In addition, the design driving more advanced, efficient, and sus-
ensures the integrity of the live feed, a key The third version of the intelligent live tainable aquaculture. We invite you to learn
factor for success in hatcheries. feed feeder offers significant benefits: more about this technology and join us on
this journey into the future of aquaculture.
Improvements in this version include • Operational efficiency: reduces the time
greater accuracy in dosing and better and effort required for feed management
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OMELETTE: first pilot farm launched

e are excited to announce the fully enlisted five enthusiastic poultry
Wlaunch of the first pilot farm within farmers, based in Belgium and the Neth-
the Interreg NWE OMELETTE Project! erlands, to join the pilot. With their help,
As part of this initiative, we are further we aim to further develop Meggsius Con-
developing the Meggsius Connect data nect and promote data-driven decision-
platform, which provides a comprehen- making on poultry farms, helping poultry
sive overview of relevant data for each farmers to even further optimize their op-
farm. This platform allows for the analysis erational business management.
of data from both current and previous The first two visits have already been
flocks, enabling data-driven decisions completed at Stipkip farm in Uden, the
to optimize hen health and welfare, ulti- Netherlands. 86,423 Laying hens are
mately enhancing hen longevity. The goal housed in four houses equipped with
is to support farmers in making objec- the Bolegg Terrace system. Egg collec-
tive, evidence-based decisions. tion is facilitated by the Meggsius Count
As part of this project, five commercial & Control and Meggsius Select systems,
farms will be connected to Meggsius ensuring extensive egg data collection.
Connect and closely monitored through- We believe Stipkip is the perfect farm
out one flock cycle. During farm visits, we for learning and development! From now
will analyze the collected data together evaluated, and adjustments will be made until May 2025, the other farms will begin
with the poultry farmers, and necessary as needed. new flocks, and we are eager to see what
actions will be implemented. Addition- We are pleased to announce that Venco- insights we will gain.
ally, the use of Meggsius Connect will be matic Group and Pehestat have success- Circle 12 on enquiry card

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