SEPA's 600% price hike ‘unlikely to speed up salmon farm licences’ Scotland’s salmon farmers face increases of up to 600% in the fees charged by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) but are not optimistic it will lead to quicker decisions from the watchdog.
Increased site rents 'should pay for rural housing' Scotland’s salmon farmers have called for £10 million a year that the industry will soon be paying in increased site rents to be ringfenced to provide affordable housing in rural areas where farms operate.
Fish farmers and regulators join talks on way forward The future direction of Scotland’s fish farming sector is being discussed today at the first meeting of the Scottish Aquaculture Council, chaired by Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon.
Dam good effort: salmon farmers’ fund helps wild fish get home to spawn A historic Victorian dam on the Western Isles is among five major habitat restoration projects being funded by Scotland’s salmon farmers that are aimed at tackling the decline in wild Scottish salmon.
Type of vitamin D in salmon found to be better for immune system Researchers have discovered that the type of vitamin D found in oily fish such as salmon helps boost the human immune system against bacteria and viruses.
Pupils get a taste of salmon farming opportunities School pupils in Lochgilphead have been shown the range of local jobs in the Scottish salmon sector as part of a new initiative to develop the talent of the future.
Seafood Scotland spells out costs of EU trade war Seafood Scotland has reiterated a warning from the salmon sector that proposed changes to the Northern Ireland protocol could spark a damaging trade war with the EU.
Salmon farmers urge PM to avert ‘collision course’ with EU Salmon Scotland, which represents salmon farmers, has written to the Prime Minister over fears of a looming trade war with Europe.
Minister ‘astonished’ by marine litter problem More needs to be done to tackle marine litter around Scotland’s coastline, said a Scottish government minister after an ‘eye-opening’ visit to the north-west last week.
Farmed salmon served up in Stirling school pilot Farmed Scottish salmon is on the menu at schools in Stirling in an initiative aimed at increasing consumption of the nutritious fish among youngsters.
Don’t start a trade war with EU, Salmon Scotland tells Westminster Salmon Scotland has raised fears that a trade war with the European Union could have a devastating impact on Britain’s export market.
Salmon Scotland chief to open Canada's big aquaculture event Tavish Scott, chief executive of Scottish salmon industry body Salmon Scotland, has been named as one of two plenary speakers at what will be Canada’s largest aquaculture conference and trade show in 20 years.
Visitor numbers up by 9% at Aquaculture UK Trade show Aquaculture UK, which took place in Aviemore this week, attracted more than 2,600 visitors – 9% more than when the event was last held in 2018, organiser Diversified Communications UK said today.
Salmon Scotland brings broader perspective on board Fish farming trade organisation Salmon Scotland has announced two new members of its board.
