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Next Scottish salmon probe seeks all views
THE next parliamentary review of Scotland’s salmon farming sector is to take evidence in March, April and May, it was announced today. The wide ranging inquiry, by the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) committee, follows on from the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform (ECCLR) committee’s probe into the environmental impacts of the…
Read MoreScotland promises farm by farm sea lice data
SCOTTISH salmon farmers are to publish all data associated with sea lice counts on a farm by farm basis, the SSPO (Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation) confirmed yesterday. The SSPO’s general manager, David Sandison, said the move follows a decision taken by the organisation’s board – which includes all but one of Scotland’s salmon farming companies…
Read MoreSSPO ready for round two of salmon probe
THE Scottish salmon industry will come under the spotlight again tomorrow in round two of Holyrood’s probe into the environmental impacts of fish farming. The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform (ECCLR) Committee will take evidence from the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO), represented by general manager David Sandison. Also appearing before the committee will…
Read MoreScotch boss takes on top salmon role
A FORMER chief of the Scotch Whisky Association has been appointed to represent the interests of Scottish salmon farmers. Julie Hesketh-Laird is to take over as chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) following the retirement of Scott Landsburgh, who has held the position for nearly 10 years. Hesketh-Laird (pictured) was most recently…
Read MoreNew move to save English salmon rivers
THE Environment Agency of England is proposing new measures to protect salmon stocks across England and in the Border Esk, which are currently among the lowest on record. The 2015 national salmon stock assessment indicated that salmon stocks in many rivers across England had failed to meet their minimum safe levels. The 2016 assessment showed…
Read MoreDunn leaves salmon group for MH
THE head of British Columbia’s salmon farmers association has announced he is leaving to take up a new post at Marine Harvest Canada. Jeremy Dunn, executive director at the BC Salmon Farmers Association, will be joining Marine Harvest Canada\’s public affairs division. Dunn (pictured) had led BCSFA\’s five-person team for the past four years. Beginning…
Read MoreChanging of the guard
With a new government at Westminster, and new leadership at Holyrood, Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott has been busy ensuring that aquaculture’s voice is heard at the heart of UK politics.
Read MoreThe final frontier
Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott highlights the work being done to protect Scotland’s iconic wild salmon.
Read MoreTime to hit the reset button
Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott argues that the government’s task is to create the conditions for change and growth, not interfere or hold back business.
Read MoreIndustry body welcomes MSPs’ probe
Salmon Scotland CEO Tavish Scott has welcomed the decision of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands (RAI) Committee to follow up on its earlier review of the industry.
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