Support and maintenance

The right expertise is vital to successfully operating a fish farm. This is something we’re proud to share with our clients. We’re at hand to support you with expert advice, regular technology upgrades and staff training at all times - even after installation. We can also support you by providing holiday cover or connecting you with experienced employees. A genuinely comprehensive service for fish farming.

Consulting for fish farming

Optimising processes, upgrading facilities and further improving breeding conditions: We’re your trusted advisor for any fish farming questions. We’re only too happy to share our in-depth, specialist knowledge – both in an initial consultation or as an impartial second opinion once your facility is operational. We know from experience that the right tips make a huge difference in improving efficiency, reducing costs and maximising animal welfare.

Facility overhaul and extension

RAS and aquaculture facilities need to be regularly overhauled and measuring technology always needs to be up to date. When it comes to maintaining existing systems and expanding your facilities, we’re always happy to help by sharing our expertise. This means that you always have access to the most innovative technologies that maximise the efficiency of facility management and energy consumption - helping keep costs in check.

Education and training

As an instructor for and partner of Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH-HAFL and Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW, we provide ongoing internships in the field of aquaculture. We’re the only Swiss fish farming company where students can gain the necessary practical experience for their degree (FBA). If you’re interested in a degree course in aquaculture, we partner with the University of St Andrews, an institution that offers Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in aquaculture. You can work with us to gain the necessary experience. We also support RAS system operators with specialist advice and in-house training programmes.

Our training partners:

• University of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences in Bern, BFH-HAFL

• Zurich University of Applied Sciences, ZHAW, Life Sciences and Facility Management Institute for Environment and Natural Resources

• Master's programme of the School of Biology University of St Andrews, Scottish Oceans Institute, Scotland

Research and development

Fish farming, indoor aquaculture and circular economy are innovative sectors that are constantly evolving. That’s why we’re in close contact with the scientific community and partner with leading training and research institutions across Switzerland and throughout Europe. This means that you’ll always benefit from the latest research – through our advisory services and the construction and maintenance of your facilities.

Our research partners:

• University of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences in Bern, BFH-HAFL

• Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW, Life Sciences and Facility Management Institute for Environment and Natural Resources

• University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters

• School of Biology. University of St Andrews, Scottish Oceans Institute, Scotland

• Research Institute for Fisheries and Aquaculture, HAKI, Szarvas Hungary

Recruitment and holiday cover

Finding good employees is a serious challenge for many companies. That’s why we support you with the recruitment of experienced professionals. Given our extensive experience of working in this area, we have a strong network in the fish farming industry. With FTN, you’ll no longer be fishing in murky waters when it comes to employee management.

Financing and investment planning

Fish farming is an emerging market and it’s growing more quickly than any other area in the food sector. If you’d like to harness this opportunity, we can support you to raise funds or put you in touch with potential sources of financing.