PRESS RELEASE: Huon Aqua boosts sustainability with smart farming tech powered by Comms Group’s TasmaNet

In a landmark collaboration for Tasmania’s agribusiness and technology sectors, Huon Aquaculture (a subsidiary of JBS Foods) and Comms Group Limited’s (ASX:CCG) (www.commsgroup.limited) Tasmanian telco and cloud service provider – TasmaNet www.tasmanet.com.au, have partnered to drive innovation and sustainability in salmon farming through the deployment of cutting-edge digital infrastructure and smart farming technology.

As one of Australia’s leading premium salmon producers, Huon Aqua has embarked on a digital transformation journey aimed at improving operational efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing animal welfare. To support this strategy, TasmaNet, a leading Tasmanian based IT&T Managed Services Provider, is delivering secure, high-performance connectivity and edge computing solutions across Huon’s marine farms, hatcheries, and processing facilities.

“Our operations span some of the most remote and pristine environments in the world, and we’ve long believed that technology is key to farming more responsibly,” said Charles Von Der Hyde, CEO of Huon Aquaculture. “With TasmaNet’s advanced networking and IoT integration capabilities, we’re now able to gather real-time environmental and fish welfare data, optimise feeding systems, and ultimately farm smarter and more sustainably.”

The initiative includes the rollout of:
– Private Fixed Wireless and SD-WAN connectivity to offshore and rural acquaculture locations
– Edge computing nodes to support AI-driven biomass analysis and automated feeding
– Cloud-managed IoT platforms for live water quality, oxygen and temperature monitoring
These capabilities enable Huon to make data-informed decisions in real time, reduce waste, and improve feed conversion efficiency – a critical metric in aquaculture sustainability.

“We’re proud to help a world-class Tasmanian company like Huon Aqua set new benchmarks in sustainable food production,” said Peter McGrath, CEO Comms Group Limited and Executive Director TasmaNet Pty Ltd. “This partnership shows how local technology can help solve global challenges in ethical food production, environment, and efficiency.”
TasmaNet was acquired by Comms Group Limited (ASX: CCG) in May 2025, expanding its ability to deliver national reach and global expertise while maintaining strong local operations and engineering capabilities in Tasmania.

Both companies emphasised their shared commitment to regional innovation and sustainability, leveraging Tasmania’s unique position as a hub for premium aquaculture and advanced connectivity infrastructure.