Salmon giant Huon objects to Petuna Storm Bay farm licence on biosecurity grounds, documents show
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All three of Tasmania's producers have plans to expand operations in Storm Bay.
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Tasmania's second-largest salmon company has voiced strong opposition to a competitor's expansion into Storm Bay over biosecurity concerns, warning approval would threaten the sustainability of all three salmon producers, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.
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Huon Aquaculture warned approval of Petuna's Storm Bay expansion would pose an unacceptable risk and threaten the sustainability of all three companies
Advice from the Government's Chief Veterinary Officer warned it would be impossible to separate companies enough to prevent the spread of major diseases