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Scottish seaweed farming needs Government support. The Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust (SIFT) recently commissioned a report on Facilitating development of the seaweed cultivation sector in Scotland. The report assesses the role […]
Research concludes no impact on wild fish from Scottish salmon farms. A new research paper has concluded there has been no impact on wild fish stocks from Scottish salmon farms. […]
£1.28m R&D support for Scottish Sea Farms – Scottish Sea Farms is to receive £1.28 million in R&D support from Scottish Enterprise towards its pioneering work to further enhance fish […]
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, […]
Scottish salmon exports soar to £6 billion over decade, new figures reveal. Analysis of HMRC data by trade body Salmon Scotland shows the UK’s top food export reached 94 global markets […]
ASC highlights industry momentum behind new label and farm standard at Seafood Expo Global 2026. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) team enjoyed another strong and influential presence at Seafood Expo Global […]
Scottish Salmon and Sea Trout Fishery Statistics updated for 2025 Season. An Official Statistics publication for Scotland. The Chief Statistician has released figures for all of Scotland showing that total […]
The EFRA Committee today publishes its report, ‘Resetting the relationship with fishing communities’, outlining how the Government can help the UK fishing industry thrive after a number of unforced errors. The report (see attachment) highlights a lack of […]
Watershed moment for salmon farming: regulatory expert eyes May election as must-seize opportunity. The Scottish Parliament election on 7 May 2026 could and should be a “watershed moment” for salmon […]
Loch Duart heritage breed Scottish salmon returns to Boston Seafood Expo. Award winning Scottish salmon farm, Loch Duart is set to return to the Seafood Expo in Boston on the […]
Shellfish event in London puts the spotlight on Scottish mussels and oysters. A shellfish event in London, with speakers, including farmers and industry experts, tastings and networking, puts the spotlight […]
Progress on salmon farming reforms. No new regulation needed on salmon mortalities. Scottish salmon farms are operating as they should and no further regulation is needed according to preliminary research […]
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 […]
Shetland salmon farmers come to the rescue. Salmon farmers in Shetland stepped up to rescue tourists and ensure vulnerable, elderly locals had heating during heavy snow. Roads and homes were […]
Committee urges immediate plan to secure Scotland’s salmon farming future. The slow rate of progress in improving the regulation and enforcement of the Scottish salmon farming industry needs to be addressed […]
Salmon farming innovation drive nears £200 million. Innovation in Scotland’s salmon farming sector has surged to almost £200 million, an independent review has found. In total, 268 publicly supported projects worth […]
Scientists make breakthrough in survival rate of valuable red seaweed. Scientists in Oban, Scotland believe they have developed a successful tank-based method for growing the highly-valued red seaweed Palmaria palmata, […]
Scottish salmon retains top spot as UK’s leading food export with £828m in 2025 Scottish salmon has once again confirmed its position as the UK’s most valuable food export, with […]
Views sought in consultation on tougher rules for organic salmon farms. A series of proposals to boost animal welfare and tackle the environmental impacts of organic salmon farms have been […]
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