Land-based salmon farming is expected to help traditional farming to meet the increasing demand for product in the short-term, but what happens next will depend on its competitiveness and the industry's future steps, Dag Sletmo, DNB senior vice president and seafood analyst, said on a recent webinar.

"The lead time for land-based projects is really long, and the technology they use still needs further development, which is why it doesn't seem it could pose a threat to traditional salmon farming in the short-term," he said during the second session of the Chilean Aqua Forum 2020 on Nov. 12 [...]