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SFA condemns UK Fishing Fund Allocation as ‘betrayal of Scotland’s coastal communities’ Shetland Fishermen’s Association has issued a strong statement of condemnation following the UK Government’s allocation of the Fishing […]
Rural Affairs Secretary responds to Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund announcement. Commenting on the funding allocation for the Scottish fishing industry Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said: “The UK Government […]
Stop demonising fishing industry, SFF chief tells eNGOS. The leader of Scotland’s largest fisheries organisation urged environmental lobbyists to stop demonising the industry. Chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation […]
Ministers ignoring public opinion in rush to industrialise Scotland’s seas, warns SFF leader. The Scottish Government is defying public sentiment with its rapid industrialisation of the country’s seas, causing serious harm […]
Scottish salmon export sales poised to hit £1 billion amid strong global demand. Scottish salmon export sales could break through the £1 billion barrier for the first time, driven by […]
Seafood Scotland presents transformational industry initiatives. Read Fish Focus’ latest publication focusing on seafood processing. Seafood Scotland marked a pivotal moment for Scotland’s seafood industry at the 31st Seafood Expo Global […]
Marine Fund Scotland 2025-26 launches. Delivering Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision. Applications have opened for the fifth year of the Marine Fund Scotland. The fund will make £14 million available in 2025-26 […]
Rural Affairs Secretary welcomes sea fisheries statistics. Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries statistics for 2024 published. Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon, has welcomed sea fisheries […]
Strong appetite for Scottish Food & Drink at first Showcasing Scotland UK. Over 75 of Scotland’s leading food and drink producers gathered in Glasgow on 14 May for the first-ever […]
Seafood Scotland brings transformational industry initiatives to SEG 2025. New ‘Scottish Quality Langoustine’ scheme launched to strengthen product reputation and industry resilience Scottish Ocean Cluster reaches key milestone in journey […]
Rural Affairs Secretary welcomes sandeel arbitration ruling. Tribunal decision on closure of fisheries in UK waters. Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon, has welcomed the […]
Salmon Scotland comment on Mairi Gougeon stepping down from Holyrood. Comment from Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, on reports that Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, will step […]
Land-based learning review. Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has commented on publication of the land-based learning review Implementation Plan setting out how Scottish Government will respond to the 22 recommendations […]
Holyrood committee undertakes fact-finding visit to Oban as part of its follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland. Holyrood’s (Scottish Parliament) Rural Affairs & Islands (RAI) Committee will this week […]
‘Naturally Scottish’: Cabinet Secretary launches inaugural Scottish Food & Drink September. Month-long celebration serves to showcase Scotland’s food and drink sector MSP Mairi Gougeon highlights the sectors importance to the […]
New £8.1m building will strengthen Argyll’s marine industries. A new £8.1m facility is to be built in Argyll to help meet increasing demand for offices and laboratory facilities from companies […]
UK’s economic recovery could be stifled by a lack of support for food and drink producers. Food and drink manufacturers are calling for greater collaboration with governments across the UK […]
SAIC secures £1.5 million funding package from the Scottish Government. The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has secured new funding to continue its support of fish health research and development […]
Head to the Highlands for Aquaculture UK. Aquaculture UK returns to Aviemore next week with a bigger than ever exhibition and record crowds expected from around the world. The biennial […]
Scottish crab and lobster management improvements from May. From 12th May 2024, selected interim measures will be implemented in Scotland including: prohibition on landing of egg-bearing crab and lobster into […]
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