Fish Farmer March 2026

The Faroes’ salmon sector is back in growth mode, with harvest tonnage doubling since 2015. As Vince McDonagh reports in this issue, Faroes is now set for further growth, even given today’s uncertainties.

Meanwhile in Scotland, one year after a scathing report called for change in the Scottish salmon industry, members of the Scottish Parliament have returned to the topic. As Sandy Neil explains, this meant a grilling for fish farmers and regulators alike.

But it’s not all about the pink fish. The March magazine also features two projects aimed at restoring Britain’s native oysters. One approach is based on farming and the other on seeding artificial reefs with wild oysters, but they both share the hope that this keystone species can be restored to its former glory.

We also meet fish farmers in Kenya who are hoping that the growth of their sector will help to meet local demand, following the collapse of wild fish populations.

And in the Philippines, we feature a study which looks to find better ways of rearing the spiny lobster.

Also in the March issue you can see a preview of Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona,; find out how salmon farmer Lerøy is getting into kelp farming; and see what the 2026 Sea Lice Conference concluded.

On a personal note, may I say that it’s good to be back after an unexpected absence for health reasons. I’d like to thank my colleagues, especially Susan Windram, for looking after the magazine so well in the last couple of months.