Scottish salmon farmers cut antibiotic use to record low Scottish salmon farmers have reduced their use of antibiotics to the lowest level on record, cutting use by nearly 80 per […]
West coast gene bank among environmental projects funded by Scottish salmon farmers. A ground-breaking gene bank is among seven major environmental projects being supported by Scotland’s salmon farmers to help save […]
Scottish salmon farmers trial new consenting process. Scottish Sea Farms is the first of two salmon producers to submit a planning notification to help trial a new, improved process for […]
Scottish salmon farmers dramatically reduce antibiotic usage. Scotland’s salmon farming companies have dramatically reduced antibiotic medicine use by more than half in the space of a year. A new report published […]
Scottish salmon farmers determined to help save wild salmon. Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, says Scottish salmon farmers are determined to play their part in taking action to […]
Historic Victorian dam saved by funding from Scottish salmon farmers. A historic Victorian dam on the Western Isles has been saved from ruin by Scotland’s salmon farmers. The Fincastle Dam […]
Scottish salmon farmers call for overhaul of export paperwork. The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation says there is an urgent need for post-Brexit export paperwork to be simplified to avoid damaging […]
Scottish salmon farmers thank island and Highland communities. Scotland’s salmon sector to publish letter thanking local communities for supporting farmers through the Covid-19 pandemic. Full-page advertisements will appear across Scotland […]
Scottish salmon farmers make urgent appeal for perishable goods to be prioritised as Channel re-opens. Scotland’s salmon farmers have today called for time-critical perishable seafood products to be given priority access […]
Scottish salmon farmers call on UK Government to take urgent steps to have freight reinstated Scottish salmon worth at least £1.1m per day impacted by French freight ban Potential loss […]
Scottish salmon farmers to review the use of acoustic devices – The Scottish salmon farming sector is to review the use of acoustic devices deployed on farms to deter seals. […]
Scottish salmon farmers reject SEPA feed cap proposal. Scotland’s salmon farmers have yesterday (Thurs 3.10.19) rejected a proposal by SEPA – Scotland’s environmental regulator – to introduce a feed cap. […]
Salmon farmers clear 23 tonnes of litter from Scottish beaches Volunteers from Scottish salmon farms cleared away more than 23 tonnes of litter from Highlands and islands beaches last year […]
Salmon farmers welcome Scottish Government deliberation on coastal community housing investment. Salmon farmers have welcomed a Scottish Government commitment to consider their call for £10million-a-year in licence fees to help […]
Scottish salmon survival at record high. Survival rates of farmed salmon in Scotland have reached record highs, reflecting sustained improvements in fish health and farm management. New figures show survival […]
Scottish salmon keeps top UK export crown as India trade deal opens new £130m opportunity Scottish salmon has once again confirmed its status as the United Kingdom’s leading food export, […]
A senior diplomat has seen first-hand the cutting-edge technology behind Scotland’s salmon sector as producers gear up for an export boost to India. Siddharth Malik, Consul General of India, visited […]
Salmon farmers back Holyrood inquiry into wild salmon decline. Scotland’s salmon farmers have backed calls for a Holyrood inquiry into the future of the nation’s iconic wild salmon. Salmon Scotland chief […]
MSP underlines importance of salmon farming to Scottish economy after Shetland farm visit. The importance of salmon farming to Scotland’s rural and island economies was underlined by Beatrice Wishart MSP […]