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New MPs learn more about Scotland’s vital salmon sector. MPs have attended an event in Westminster to learn more about the economic and environmental benefits of Scottish salmon. The breakfast briefing, […]
Powerful tales from fishing sector displayed at international event. ‘Pride in the Seas’ set to feature at ICES Annual Science Conference. An inspiring photography exhibition shining a light on the […]
Clyde fishermen call for more science support. The Clyde Fishermen’s Association (CFA) says it is concerned about the lack of practical science support around local fisheries management. In a recent […]
Fatal man overboard from the potter Kingfisher, approx. 30 nautical miles east north east of Wick, Scotland on 12 July 2024. Safety Bulletin on the investigation of a fatal man […]
Fish landings in Scotland in July 2024. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
Scotland’s salmon sector has urged the First Minister to prioritise growth and job creation in tomorrow’s Programme for Government. Salmon Scotland, the trade body representing the UK’s largest food export, […]
‘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 […]
Clean energy cable construction works to begin. Bakkafrost Scotland has recently started work to install a 16-mile-long cable that will provide 100% renewable energy to its facility in Applecross, Wester Ross. The […]
Loch Duart brings its unrivalled salmon to Seafood Expo Asia for the first time. Farm plans to grow exports in the continent as it showcases in Singapore. Loch Duart is […]
Lantra takes the helm as host of Women in Scottish Aquaculture. New aquaculture lead joins from SAIC to continue network’s impact. Lantra Scotland, the training and skills body for land-based industries […]
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 […]
Contract awarded for work at RAS salmon farm in Scotland. KR Group has been awarded a contract, on behalf of client NoFitech, to provide steel work and cladding for the […]
Ace Aquatec launches award-winning A-BIOMASS® camera system to Japanese market for the first time. After unveiling their A-Biomass® camera on the European stage last year, aquaculture technology specialists, Ace Aquatec, […]
Shortlist announced for 2024 Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards. Food and Drink businesses from across Scotland have been announced in the shortlist for the 23rd Scotland Food & Drink Excellence […]
Consultation on offshore marine conservation measures. Fisheries management measures proposed in existing Marine Protected Areas to further protect and restore ecosystems. Fisheries management measures could be introduced for 20 sites in […]
Scottish economic link boosts local landings. The Scottish Government has strengthened the economic link licence condition so that it delivers more benefits to Scotland and its fisheries-dependent areas. The licence […]
Clyde herring TAC recommendation made. The Clyde herring fishery has been recommended for a 583 tonnes TAC, which is a rollover from the 2023 catch advice. A statement from the […]
New SPFA chairman keen to address challenges facing sector. Richard Williamson, the new chair of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), says he is honoured to take on the new […]
Lerwick port embarks upon new development plans. Lerwick Port Authority is taking the first steps in seeking consents for a series of new capital projects in the latest phase of […]
Support offered to workers hit by fish plant closures in Scotland. The Scottish government says support has been offered to workers facing redundancy at salmon processing facilities in Lewis. Bakkafrost […]
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