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 […]
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 […]
Salmon farmers lead global sustainability league table. A global league table of sustainable food producers has placed four salmon farmers operating in Scotland in the top ten. The ‘Coller FAIRR […]
Salmon farmers rank top on sustainability index. The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance shared an assessment of the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index, released on November 7, noting that farm-raised salmon received […]
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 […]
BC Salmon farmers welcome appointment of new Canadian fisheries minister. BC Salmon Farmers have welcomed the Honourable Minister Diane Lebouthillier as the new federal Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the […]
Salmon farmers back Shetland Tall Ships. Shetland salmon farmers have joined forces to support this week’s spectacular Tall Ships’ return to Lerwick. Trade body Salmon Scotland and local companies, Cooke […]
Scotland’s salmon farmers unite in ‘Seafood Coalition’ to challenge proposed marine ban with petition. Scotland’s salmon farmers have joined forces with fishers to challenge the proposed SNP/Green ban on commercial […]
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 […]
Community internet firm nets salmon farmers’ support. HebNet, a community interest company that delivers superfast broadband to some of Scotland’s most isolated communities, has secured funding from salmon producers to […]
BC Salmon Farmers appoint new executive director. The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) in Canada has announced the appointment of Brian Kingzett, as its new Executive Director. Brian has 35 […]
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 […]
Salmon farmers net Highland Food and Drink Awards. Scottish salmon farmers have scooped awards at the prestigious Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards. Bakkafrost Scotland (formerly the Scottish Salmon […]
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 […]
Salmon farmers support Shetland Tall Ships event Shetland salmon farmers Cooke Aquaculture Scotland and Scottish Sea Farms have joined together with Salmon Scotland to support Tall Ships Shetland 2023. The […]
Salmon Farmers Offer Solution to Rural Housing Crisis Salmon farmers demand licensing fees be used to tackle Scotland’s rural housing crisis New research shows average home prices in coastal areas […]
Scotland’s salmon farmers welcome new appointment to lead on pre-election commitments for regulatory reform. Tavish Scott, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO), the trade body which represents […]
British Columbia salmon farmers launch innovation and technology update. The British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association has launched its 2021 Innovation and Technology Report Update – highlighting innovation, progress and accomplishments made across […]
Scotland’s salmon farmers have welcomed SNP commitment to a swifter and more streamlined regulatory system for fish farming. The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) said the SNP pledge to adopt regulatory […]