Archive for June 2024
Wanted: new host
A ground-breaking body set up to encourage the development of women in aquaculture is looking for a new supporter, as Sandy Neil reports.
Read MoreSalmon permit auction raises £400m
A major salmon permit auction in Norway this week has netted the government more than five billion krone – or almost £400m.
Read MoreAnglers threatening to sue Norwegian salmon companies
Anglers in Norway blame fish farm companies for the closure of 33 salmon rivers – and they have announced their intention to sue the producers
Read MoreSelling salmon in Westminster
The UK general election may involve political upheaval, but it is also an opportunity for the salmon sector, explains Tavish Scott.
Read MoreConfusion as salmon farmers pull back on ‘escape’ reports
The authorities in Norway are investigating two reports of escape incidents over the past few days – but the two companies who farm in the areas now say that none of their fish have actually got out.
Read MoreTax takes huge bite out of Nordlaks profits for 2023
Despite record revenues and high salmon prices last year, the north Norwegian salmon farmer Nordlaks was left with greatly reduced profits.
Read MoreOtter Ferry wins grant funding for salmon gene bank project
Otter Ferry Seafish has been awarded nearly £50,000 to work with Argyll wild fisheries experts, to develop a groundbreaking gene bank which could help save threatened wild salmon populations.
Read MoreNorway bans salmon fishing in 33 rivers as stocks plummet
Norway suspended salmon fishing in 33 of its main rivers at the weekend following evidence that the population of the species is crashing.
Read MoreActivism and its effects
What is very clear is that our democracy is not threatened as much by the incredible incompetence of our politicians but by the corruption of our civil service.
Read MoreUK class action seeking £382m from leading salmon farmers
A group of British retailers, including most of the big supermarket names, are pressing ahead with their claim for compensation from Norwegian salmon farmers over alleged price fixing – and they are demanding £382m.
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