Scottish Sea Farms finalist in BBC's Food & Farming Awards 2010

Managing director of Scottish Sea Farms, Jim Gallagher said: “We are delighted that

Geoff’s passion for and commitment to responsible, sustainable farming has been recognised by being selected as one of three finalists for such a prestigious Award.”

Geoff’s experience and expertise were pivotal in Scottish Sea Farms decision to dedicate farms to the M&S vision for salmon. Through Lochmuir™ salmon, Scottish Sea Farms has been instrumental in providing M&S with a financially sustainable long-term partnership where its farming values resonate with the ethical, food safety and good eating aspirations of M&S customers. Geoff’s farming concept is for a healthy, high-quality eating experience underpinned by extensive farming with least environmental impact.

After interviewing Geoff at the Loch Spelve farm, Food Awards judge Alex James was “overwhelmed” when he finally got to taste some salmon. Alex said “the smell is absolutely beautiful, perfectly mouth-wateringly, deliciously juicy, pink, oily & close textured. Then as you break into it, it gives you a delectable delicate aroma.”

Fellow judge, Michael Jack, describes the salmon as “Absolutely delicious, outstandingly good”.

“Geoff really is an ambassador for husbandry best practice in salmon farming. His farm is an outstanding example of a mature farming operation managed with skill & sensitivity. It thoroughly deserves to be the prevailing Crown Estate Farm of the Year and we all wish Geoff good luck in the BBC Food Awards” said Jim Gallagher.