Concerns over the long-term viability of the salmon farming industry in Scotland. The slow rate of progress in improving the regulation and enforcement of the Scottish salmon farming industry needs […]
Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2023. An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland. The Scottish Government published the Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2023, yesterday. The publication details statistics on the […]
Two from aquaculture sector awarded Nuffield Farming Scholarship. The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the appointment of 24 new Scholars for 2025, two of whom are from the aquaculture […]
Hundreds of Lochaber pupils sample careers in the Scottish salmon sector More than 650 pupils from Lochaber discovered a wide range of local jobs in the Scottish salmon sector, helping ensure […]
Lochaber youngsters learn more about local jobs in Scottish salmon sector. More than 650 pupils from Lochaber will have the opportunity to learn more about the huge range of local jobs […]
UK onshore salmon project at risk over ‘factory farm’ claims. Animal rights campaigners win a judicial review over pioneering £120m scheme at Grimsby port, reports the Guardian. On former railway […]
UK fisheries minister explores how Shetland salmon farming boosts local economy. New UK fisheries minister Daniel Zeichner saw up close how farm-raised salmon is boosting coastal communities during a visit […]
MSP Visits Cooke to Witness Positive Impact of Salmon Farming on Rural Communities Emma Roddick MSP witnessed the positive impact farmed-raised salmon has on rural communities during a visit to […]
Scottish seafood industry eyes Japanese market ahead of trade delegation to Tokyo. High hopes for more sales on back of mackerel success story Consul General opens new Seafood Scotland office […]
Hybrid vessel order boost for Scottish shipbuilding and salmon in marine firms deal. A leading Scottish aquaculture support company has awarded a multi-million pound contract for a new hybrid workboat to […]
Salmon Scotland’s Tavish Scott joins Mowi as apprentice for a day. Mowi Scotland recently welcomed trade body Salmon Scotland’s chief executive, Tavish Scott, as a new apprentice, just for the […]
Holyrood committee launches follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland. Holyrood’s Rural Affairs & Islands (RAI) Committee has launched a follow-up inquiry to ask if recommendations made to the Scottish […]
Ace Aquatec leads new partnership to improve salmon farming circular economy. A collaboration between aquaculture technology specialists Ace Aquatec and start-up Tiny Fish is advancing Scottish salmon’s circular economy by […]
New award launched to recognise salmon farming’s rising stars. A new award has been launched to recognise the achievements of young people working in salmon and seafood farming.The Young Aquaculture Society […]
Scottish Sea Farms celebrates double win at WiSA Awards. Scottish Sea Farms is celebrating two of its team being recognised by the Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) Awards, announced on […]
Scottish Greens call for action to tackle issues on salmon farms. The Scottish Greens have written to the Rural Affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon calling for urgent talks on tackling problems in Scotland’s […]
Study finds no link between salmon farming and harmful algal blooms. Marine scientists investigating the formation of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Scottish waters have found no link between salmon […]
Lochaber Semi-Closed Salmon Containment Project Lochaber businesses are to hear about the opportunities of a semi-closed containment aquaculture project A company seeking to bring a proven aquaculture technology to Scotland […]
Salmon Scotland adds new supply chain member to board. The body representing the Scottish salmon sector has added a new member from its supply chain to its board. Stewart Graham, […]