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Row over timing for new Slice limits
The Scottish Government has defended its decision to allow a four-year implementation period for new regulations which will reduce the permitted limits for a key sea lice treatment. Environmental campaigners have expressed concern that the new limits will not be imposed sooner. The consultation on a new environmental quality standard (EQS) for emamectin benzoate (EmBz),…
Read MoreYoung Aquaculture Society members get taste of life on the farms
Members of the newly formed Young Aquaculture Society (YAS) turned out in force yesterday at Scottish Sea Farms’ west coast facilities for a deep dive into how farmed salmon are raised.
Read MoreAvie-more than ever
The political weather might be stormy, but the Highland weather was kind for Aquaculture UK. Robert Outram reports.
Read MoreNew funding to tackle UK aquaculture issues
A £4.6 million fund, aimed at bringing academia and industry together to tackle key challenges facing UK aquaculture, is being made available.
Read MoreFormer Wester Ross MD, Bakkafrost and Mowi among the winners in Aviemore
Gilpin Bradley, the former Wester Ross Fisheries Managing Director, has been honoured at the Aquaculture Awards 2024 for his outstanding contribution to the industry.
Read MoreLeading politicians back aquaculture’s future
Politicians from two parties have voiced their support for Scotland’s salmon sector at the Aquaculture UK trade show this week. Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar and the SNP’s Employment and Investment Minister, Tom Arthur, were among those to attend the UK’s biggest aquaculture event, in Aviemore.
Read MoreSAIC secures £1.5 million funding package from the Scottish Government
Research organisation the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has secured new funding to continue its support of fish health research and development.
Read MoreRoyal College honour for Dr Iain Berrill
Dr Iain Berrill, Head of Technical at industry body Scottish Salmon, is one of three leading vets to be made an Honorary Associate of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in this year’s RCVS Awards.
Read MoreBrokering a better Brexit deal
Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott says the coming general election is an opportunity to reset the UK’s relationship with the EU and smooth the vital flow of trade The Brexit debate that so dominated our politics not so long ago has taken something of a backseat in the past couple of years. But many…
Read MoreUHI Shetland launches new research centre
Today sees the launch in Shetland of a new research centre that aims to help the seafood industry become more sustainable.
The Centre for Sustainable Seafood will be based at the UHI (University of the Highlands and Islands) Shetland Scalloway Campus.
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