OPINION
Innovation vs the hive mind
How wonderful to have a show again! Aquaculture UK was a chance to meet old friends or in my case very old friends. It’s been so long since I have...
It’s an ill wind…
At the New Year I wrote about the possibility of Ukraine being invaded. How much I wish the sources I had been reading were wrong! That such a proud and...
As others see us
Earlier this year two members of the Senedd, the devolved legislative assembly for Wales, visited Scotland to find out more about its aquaculture sector. Here, they report on their impressions. ...
New school of thought
Pupils in Stirling are taking part in a trial programme to see how salmon can become a delicious highlight of the school lunch menu. About 18 months ago, my son...
A way forward?
Nick Joy argues that the problems with bureaucracy are deep and endemic. Don’t get me wrong: I think that Professor Griggs’ views are accurate and the work of rebuilding the...
Poll position
Despite the critics, the salmon industry is supported by people in local communities, says Hamish Macdonell. Ask anyone who has ever put an opinion poll in the field, and they...
Counter intelligence
February turned out to be an interesting month in terms of the retail market. Sales of chilled salmon increased by 7.8% year on year in terms of volume. The value...