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Salmon farmers are given Brexit breathing space

Salmon farmers are given Brexit breathing space

Scottish salmon farmers were breathing a collective sigh of relief today following a decision by EU member countries to grant the UK a flexible extension to Brexit until October 31.

Food and Drink Federation tables Brexit options for MPs

Food and Drink Federation tables Brexit options for MPs

The chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Ian Wright, has written to all MPs ahead of tonight’s indicative votes aimed at finding a way past the House of Commons’ impasse over now – or indeed if – to leave the European Union.

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Aquaculture awaits next move on Brexit

Aquaculture awaits next move on Brexit

Scotland’s finfish and shellfish farmers are awaiting today’s next chapter in the UK’s long-running Brexit saga following the House of Commons’ rejection of Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal to leave the European Union.

No-deal Brexit red tape 'will cost salmon farmers £15m a year' warns Ewing

No-deal Brexit red tape 'will cost salmon farmers £15m a year' warns Ewing

A no-deal Brexit would cost the Scottish salmon industry at least £15 million a year in extra paperwork and be hugely damaging to Scotland’s most valuable food export, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing warned today.

Ewing adds weight to SSPO call to avoid No-Deal Brexit

Ewing adds weight to SSPO call to avoid No-Deal Brexit

Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has called on the UK Government to remove the threat of a No Deal Brexit immediately to avoid “potential disaster” for aquaculture, food and drink, and farming.

Salmon farmers implore politicians to avoid No Deal Brexit 'catastrophe’

Salmon farmers implore politicians to avoid No Deal Brexit 'catastrophe’

Scotland’s salmon farmers have teamed up with other members of the country’s food and drink industry to try to head off the possibility of a No Deal Brexit.

Ewing highlights Brexit deal ‘damage’ to salmon farming

Ewing highlights Brexit deal ‘damage’ to salmon farming

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has written to the UK Government to highlight the potential damage to Scotland’s aquaculture interests in the current European Union withdrawal agreement.

Don’t drag us into Brexit fishing row warns SSPO

Don’t drag us into Brexit fishing row warns SSPO

The Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation has warned that a tie-up between aquaculture and fishing quotas in the proposed Brexit deal could harm the farmed sector and must be scrapped.

SSPO calls for quicker progress towards Brexit deal

SSPO calls for quicker progress towards Brexit deal

The Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) has added its voice to food industry calls for the UK government to quickly secure a withdrawal agreement with the European Union.

We’d struggle without EU workers, warns Grieg Shetland chief

We’d struggle without EU workers, warns Grieg Shetland chief

Grieg Seafood Shetland managing director Grant Cumming has reiterated Scottish salmon farming’s concerns about the effects of Brexit, warning that “we would really struggle without our EU workers”.

Quality remains key after Brexit, says SSPO chief

Quality remains key after Brexit, says SSPO chief

Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation chief executive Julie Hesketh-Laird has said the industry is confident of realising future opportunities and determined to ensure the quality of its fish keeps demand high “no matter what post-Brexit rules apply”.

Salmon farming committed to free trade with EU

Salmon farming committed to free trade with EU

With exactly one year to go until the United Kingdom is due to exit the European Union, the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation has stated that it remains steadfastly committed to, and supportive of, both a transition period upon exit and, over the longer term, a comprehensive free trade agreement between the UK and the EU.

Chile braced for Brexit impact

Chile braced for Brexit impact

Although the UK only accounts for a small fraction of Chile’s salmon exports, it is possible that Brexit will cause the existing Free Trade Agreements to be modified.

Putting a brave face on Brexit

Putting a brave face on Brexit

Scotland’s salmon farmers are trying to remain stoical about the fact that the country is destined to leave the Union, despite 62% of its population voting to remain within Europe.