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“Aquaculture is presently in crisis; so much so that the problem is little recognized or discussed in most fish farming circles. It is headed down the wrong road. A fresh start for aquaculture based upon the principles of ecology is urgently needed.”
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| About us |
Aquavision Aquavision is a company which is pioneering new areas in organic fish farming. Jimmie Hepburn the company’s founder, has over 30 years experience in fishieries management, fish farming and sustainable aquaculture as well as running a successful pond and lake services business. Penny Hepburn an experienced horticulturist runs the aquatic plants nursery and sales side of the business as well as running the day to day running of the fish farm.
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| Organic Carp at Upper Hayne Farm |
Organic Carp at Upper Hayne Farm Upper Hayne Farm is the first fish farm in the UK to grow organic carp for the table. The farm entered organic conversion in 2006 and started sold the first organic carp in 2008. The fish farm is also involved in developing, aquaponics, course fish production and a water plant nursery. Our farm has been featured in several television programmes including Channel Four's River Cottage hosted by Hugh Fernly Whittingstall's. programme. There have also been numerous articles on our work at Upper Hayne in many nationals and magazines such as Country Living and Countryside
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| Backyard Fish Farming |
Backyard fish farming Ever thought of growing your own fish to eat? The growing concern over the looming environmental castrophies is encouraging many people to grow more of their own food. Aquavision is pioneering home grown fish for the table and is now holding courses in back yard fish farming and Aquaponics. Aquaponics is an integrated approach to growing fish and vegtables within integral system.
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| Pond and Lake Services |
Aquavision Pond and Lake Services Aquavision designs and builds ponds and lakes for private and commercial clients. Refurbishing existing ponds is one of our specialities, We also provide a comprehensive pond and lake maintenance scheme which can be designed to meet our clients specific needs. We also are the leading supplier and installer in the South West for Flowform water features for ponds and lakes
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| Consultancy |
Aquavision: Consultancy Jimmie Hepburn, Aquavision’s has nearly 30 years experience working in fisheries management, fish farming and water gardening. Our consultancy service provides advice, design, planning, project management and training in the areas of organic fish farming, sustainable aquaculture and pond & lake design, build and management.
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