Salmon story

It is regretful that, the supply of salmon has now ceased.  Merv has been running a great project  since 2009 and highlights how contacts and networking with other clubs and Rotarians can be so valuable.

Over the 24years he has organised and sold over 21 tonne of fish, turned over in excess of $650,000 and a profit of close to $200,000 has gone to charities and community and overseas projects.

Special thanks to Merv, our friend and Balclutha Rotarian Peter Buxton and The Sanford Company.

KING SALMON FARMING story.

Our natural breeding programme produces approximately 2 million eggs each year, which are carefully nurtured until they hatch. We then place the smolt in the fresh snow-fed waters of the Clutha and Waitaki rivers, and when they reach 30 grams they are ready to transition to our Stewart Island farms. It is here that they are placed on a careful feeding and management programme until they reach the desired weight of around 4kg – perfect for harvesting, processing and sale to market. Peter managed the hatchery at Kaitangata.