Posts by Robert Outram
Avie-more than ever
The political weather might be stormy, but the Highland weather was kind for Aquaculture UK. Robert Outram reports.
Read MorePacked programme for AQUA 2024
The eyes of the world’s aquaculture sector will be on Copenhagen this August, when the city hosts AQUA 2024, a joint event co-organised by the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) and the World Aquaculture Society (WAS).
Read MoreSNP manifesto calls for new deal with EU
The Scottish National Party is calling in its manifesto for a renegotiation of the UK’s trade deal with Europe and a “bespoke” work visa scheme to help employers in Scotland recruit from overseas. As widely flagged in advance, the party’s manifesto places its call for Scottish independence on the first page, and says that the…
Read MoreBC salmon farmers may get five years to change
Salmon farmers in British Columbia are to be given up to five years to transition from net-pen operations, according to reports from Canada last night.
Read MoreLabour recognises salmon as key to ‘Brand Scotland’
The salmon industry’s role as an intrinsic part of “Brand Scotland” gets a nod in the Labour Party’s election manifesto, published yesterday. The manifesto also commits to negotiating a new veterinary agreement with the European Union.
Read MoreIceland MP called out over dividend claim
Icelandic salmon producer Arnarlax has clashed with one of the country’s MPs, who claimed that the company has paid out huge sums in share dividends.
Read MoreConservative manifesto offers little change in EU trade
The Conservative Party’s 2024 manifesto promises continued support of the fishing and aquaculture sectors through the £100m Seafood Fund but offers scant comfort to the industry in terms of easing trade with the European Union.
Read MoreOslo distribution hub sold for £100m
The global alternative investment platform Slate Asset Management has acquired the World Seafood Center in Oslo for a figure close to £100m.
Read MoreThe June 2024 issue of Fish Farmer magazine is out now online
The June 2024 issue of Fish Farmer magazine is out now online, and you can read or download it here.
Read MoreWrasse the way to do it
A team of UK researchers has received funding to find better ways to vaccinate ballan wrasse against bacterial infection. It is hoped the project could help to grow the use of wrasse as cleaner fish to control sea lice on salmon farms.
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