New proposals for regulating the Scottish salmon farm sector have been unveiled by SEPA. Scottish salmon farm medicine is significantly impacting local marine environments, according to one of Scotland’s largest […]
The aquaculture award nominations deadline is fast approaching for Lantra Scotland’s Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards. Employers, teachers and training providers across the sector are all being […]
Having formally completed its acquisition of a majority stake in fish farm pen manufacturer Fusion Marine last month (11th April 2018), Gael Force Group is continuing with a focus on […]
New era for SAIC as it takes on £1.4 million in new annual funding and relocates to Inverness. SAIC – formerly known as the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre – has begun […]
Developer laments year of Scottish Government inaction on planning determination Scotland’s first closed-pen salmon farm could deliver £40 million investment to Scotland’s aquaculture sector Loch Long Salmon is calling out […]
The new rules have been agreed that will enable Scottish farmers to sell more prestigious ‘Label Rouge’ salmon in France and other European markets. The French quality mark, which comes […]
Salmon Scotland comment on Scottish Government’s Marine Economy Report. The direct economic contribution of Scotland’s aquaculture sector has increased by 154 per cent to £472 million over a decade, a new […]
Growth ambition unveiled for premium Scottish salmon to target European markets Scotland’s salmon sector has unveiled an ambitious European growth plan for its premium ‘Label Rouge’ salmon to boost the […]
Scottish salmon was UK’s biggest food export in 2022 – new HMRC figures. Scottish salmon was the UK’s biggest food export in 2022, new HMRC figures have revealed. Sales of […]
Offshore fish farm technology could quadruple Scottish production. Wind turbine sites could double up as salmon farms following successful R&D project. New technology to support seafood production in exposed offshore […]
Scottish salmon at heart of St Andrew’s Day celebrations in France. Scottish salmon has been celebrated at a St Andrew’s Day reception in Paris. The chief executive of trade body […]
Team Scotland gears up for Aqua Nor 2023. Aquaculture supply chain invited to join the delegation and exhibition space. A Scottish pavilion will return to Aqua Nor next summer, showcasing […]
Shellfish growers and trout farmers share £3 million. Aquaculture businesses threatened by the effects of COVID-19 can now get financial support from the Scottish Government. Hardship payments of up to […]
Scottish project to develop offshore salmon pens. Scotland’s aquaculture sector could expand beyond inshore waters in the next few years, in a move that could boost the sector’s economic value […]
First Western Isles salmon careers event showcases local jobs. More than 170 Western Isles pupils got a hands-on look at careers in Scotland’s salmon sector at the first event of its […]
Ministerial visit highlights UHI Shetland’s role in sustainable seafood innovation. UHI Shetland welcomed Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Agriculture, Marine and the Islands, to its Scalloway campus on Monday 10 August […]
Salmon farming is a ‘key anchor’ for rural and coastal communities, report finds. Salmon farming is a “key anchor” for rural and coastal areas in Scotland, a new independent study has […]
Salmon Scotland comment on latest investment in Scottish-built vessels. Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, commented following the launch of a new Scottish-built vessel for the salmon sector by […]
Minister sees pioneering approach to salmon farming at Applecross. Scotland’s marine minister has been given a first-hand look at a pioneering approach to salmon farming designed to improve fish welfare […]
Argyll pupils get hands-on taste of salmon farming careers aboard new boat built in Bute. Pupils from a local Argyll primary school enjoyed an unforgettable day as they were welcomed aboard […]