Challenging times for salmon chief's successor30 Mar 2018The incoming head of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO), can expect to face “both continued and new challenges” according to the man she’s succeeding.
Does aquaculture have a future in the EU?29 Mar 2018An international symposium which will discuss strategies to support the growth of the EU’s aquaculture industry is taking place in Brussels on 12 June.
Brexit threatens UK seafood exports15 Mar 2018Brexit could have a “potentially devastating” effect on the value of Scottish seafood exports, which rose by 23 percent last year to £944 million.
Funding to address wild salmon decline10 Mar 2018Around £700,000 has been set aside by the Scottish government to help address the range of pressures related to the decline of the country's wild salmon stocks.
Committee "deeply concerned" about Scots salmon farming sector05 Mar 2018A report containing a number of serious concerns about the environmental impacts of salmon farming in Scotland has been published by a Holyrood Committee today.
Washington ban risks "600" jobs05 Mar 2018Washington State's plans to phase out industrial ocean fish farms in state waters are putting 600 jobs as risk, according to Cooke Aquaculture.
Report underlines the value of aquaculture innovation28 Feb 2018A report on the impact that the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has had during the three years since it was established has been published today.
Last gasp attempt to prevent Washington salmon farm ban21 Feb 2018Cooke Aquaculture Pacific yesterday made what may be its final public pitch to lawmakers before they vote to approve a ban on Washington state’s existing salmon farming industry.
Project will map aquaculture management models19 Feb 2018A new research project that plans to investigate and analyse relevant management models for aquaculture has been launched in Norway.
Salmon farming in the political spotlight 08 Feb 2018A parliamentary committee has asked individuals and organisations to share their views on Scotland’s salmon farming industry, as part of its upcoming inquiry into the future of the sector.
Canada sets up aquaculture advisory panel08 Feb 2018The Canadian government has established an independent panel to help protect the marine environment against the possible negative impacts of aquaculture.
Will you be part of the future for women in aquaculture?07 Feb 2018Networking group promoting diversity invites input ahead of launch at Aquaculture UK
Funding pledged to combat Canada's Asian carp invasion30 Jan 2018The Canadian government has pledged CAD $20 million (£11.5 million) towards projects designed to prevent the spread of invasive non-native Asian carp species into the Great Lakes.
African farmers struggle to compete with cheap Chinese tilapia 30 Jan 2018Importing vast quantities of frozen tilapia from China – sometimes illegally – is having a negative impact on African fish farmers.
Cooke to fight salmon farm termination08 Jan 2018An attempt to terminate the lease of a salmon farm run by Cooke Aquaculture Pacific in Washington State is “unlawful”, according to the aquaculture firm.
Unlocking Zimbabwe’s pond aquaculture potential05 Jan 2018Following Robert Mugabe’s resignation as president in November, Zimbabwe's new government has launched an ambitious $432 million project that should help improve the country's aquaculture output.
Brexit threatens Scottish seafood processing sector04 Jan 2018Around 58 percent of employees at Scottish seafood processing businesses are from the non-UK European Economic Area, a new report has found.
Fresh regulations to prevent escapes from land-based fish farms03 Jan 2018Suppliers of components for land-based fish farms in Norway have started undertaking a new certification process following the launch of a new regulation in Norway.
Piscine reovirus scare inspires salmon processing review22 Dec 2017Plans to launch a review regarding the best practices for fish processing and integrated pest management regulation in British Columbia have been welcomed by the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA).…
Legislation needed to improve salmon health08 Dec 2017A plan to bring in new legislation to improve the health of farmed salmon and promote the sustainable development of Scotland’s aquaculture industry has been announced today.
