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CFP -tactical concession or capitulation?
A TACTICAL concession or capitulation? That was the provocative question posed last night by the National Federation of Fishermen\'s Organisations (NFFO) following the news that the UK will remain in the Common Fisheries Policy during the 21-month transition period and will not quit...
EU deal falls ‘far short’ say fishermen
THE UK and EU have agreed on a ‘large part’ of the agreement that will lead to the ‘orderly withdrawal’ of the UK. Brexit negotiators Michel Barnier and David Davis said they had agreed terms for a transition period, calling the announcement...
Sturgeon champions prize exporters
THE First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, will be one of the keynote speakers at this year’s Scottish Export Awards ceremony in Glasgow on Thursday. The annual black-tie dinner brings together businesses from across Scotland to recognise and celebrate their entrepreneurial exporting...
Benchmark’s new man in the Med
BENCHMARK Animal Health is strengthening its presence in the Mediterranean with the appointment of a new manager, to be based in Athens. Harry Tziouvas, in the newly created position of technical services manager (Mediterranean), will focus on supporting producers in...
Grimsby ‘will meet Brexit challenges’
THE head of Grimsby Fish Market said the port has the ability and determination to overcome whatever challenges leaving the European Union next year will throw up. In a spirited defence of the local industry, Martyn Boyers, who is also...
Brexit threat to UK seafood exports
UK seafood exporters may face serious hurdles if they want to sell into Europe next year, a European parliament Brexit conference in Grimsby was told at the weekend. Unless there is a satisfactory deal between Britain and the EU, then everything from Scottish salmon...
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Heritage Global Partners: online auction
Auction, liquidation and asset advisory firm Heritage Global Partners is holding an online auction featuring vessels & intangible property from an innovative and patented aquaculture net washing company, Brunswick Jetters....
AlphaGeo promotes Chasing’s versatile ROVs
Marine services business AlphaGeo UK will be at Aquaculture UK this May, promoting the versatile range of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from China’s Chasing Innovation Tech Company, including the Chasing...
Tenacibaculosis – an alternative approach
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada has launched a tenacibaculosis model to assist farms in combating growing disease challenges In 2023, the Norwegian salmon industry experienced the loss of 62.7...
Revolutionising aquaculture safety
OTAQ introduces LPAS to combat harmful algae blooms: a game-changer in aquaculture monitoring Within the aquaculture industry there are increasingly frequent reports of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS) being responsible for...
Jobs
Marine Engineering Technician, Bakkafrost
At Bakkafrost Scotland we see things from a FRESH perspective. And you can join us. The Marine Engineering Technician will work as directed by the Engineering Manager, across our Marine...
Features
An uphill task
The shellfish world is one full of contrasts, Nicki Holmyard finds As we gained plaudits, column inches and airtime in March for the wonderful benefits to the environment, biodiversity, ecosystem...
California dreaming
Kelp farming in America’s Golden State requires patience, as Julia Hollister reports Getting a licence to become a kelp farmer in California seems like a great idea. But before you...
Brokering 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...
Crystal clear
The Prairies, renowned as Canada’s breadbasket, is not the first place you would expect to find a fish farm – let alone one of the largest of its kind in...
Opinion
The speed of reaction
Opinion piece by Nick Joy I admit that my mind might not be quite on the job at the moment. Coming back from Sicily by car has been quite an...
Southern exposure
Scotland was well-represented at the Aquasur trade show in Chile, as Mairi Gougeon reports I have recently returned from an official visit to Chile, promoting Scotland’s aquaculture sector and exceptional...
Why we need exports
By Nick Joy Travelling to Europe is a wonderful thing for widening the mind but also reminding me how much we continue to depend on the good taste of our...
Building up an appetite
How to persuade UK consumers to eat more seafood was a key issue at the Norway-UK Seafood Summit, reports Dr Martin Jaffa At the end of February, Norway came to...
Events
Speakers confirmed for SAGB Conference
The British shellfish sector will be returning in force to London this month for the 54th Annual Conference of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain. This year’s conference is being...
Heritage Global Partners: online auction
Auction, liquidation and asset advisory firm Heritage Global Partners is holding an online auction featuring vessels & intangible property from an innovative and patented aquaculture net washing company, Brunswick Jetters....
First in-person Seagriculture Asia-Pacific conference set for next year
The first in-person event of Seagriculture Asia-Pacific will be premiering in Adelaide over 18-20 March 2025. This marks a pivotal moment for the Seagriculture Conferences, expanding their borders and venturing...
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