Mikey Clarkson, who has a PhD from Stirling's Institute of Aquaculture and has recently completed his first year of managing Westmill Trout Farm, reflects on the differing options offered by the industry and academia.
Having been inspired to start mussel farming by studies showing many potential benefits of bivalve aquaculture, fledgling farmer Jude Brown has been heartened by the results of her own research.
The UK’s first redclaw crayfish farm – operating in an indoor recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) – is due to open shortly in Dorset, as Elena Piana, founder of Noola Redclaw, explains.
A recent initiative brought together a group of 20 women from a variety of backgrounds, to return to work following breaks in their careers. Three of the participants reflect on why they took part and what they now plan to achieve.
