Evolution of an industry
Given the importance of salmon farming to Scotland, it is hard to believe that just 50 years have passed since the first harvest of farmed salmon. It wasn’t until 1979, […] Continue Reading
A hatchling industry
Salmon farming is a major sector for Scotland today, but the industry began with one harvest of just 14 tonnes, half a century ago on the shores of Loch Ailort, […] Continue Reading
As others see us
One of the benefits of coming towards the end of one’s career is the ability to look back at how the industry has performed. For a change, I’m not talking […] Continue Reading
Scottish Salmon Company hires former Mowi boss
FORMER Mowi Scotland chief Alan Sutherland has been appointed as marine director of the Scottish Salmon Company. Sutherland was managing director at what was then Marine Harvest for nine years […] Continue Reading
Comment: Leave our farms alone
It’s time for government to protect workers’ rights from protesters, argues Mowi Scotland’s director of communications. AS activists continue to sidestep the democratic process in favour of interrupting work spaces, […] Continue Reading
Mowi defends salmon farming against latest BBC attack
SCOTLAND’S biggest salmon farmer, Mowi, has defended its farming practices ahead of a potentially damaging BBC broadcast next week. The Panorama programme, titled ‘Salmon Farming Exposed’, airs on Monday night […] Continue Reading
Mowi marks manager’s 30 years
MOWI Scotland seawater manager David MacGillivray marked 30 years with the company last week in a special ceremony, complete with cake. He was presented with his long service award by […] Continue Reading
Rafferty to head up Cermaq Chile
AQUACULTURE veteran Steven Rafferty has been appointed the new managing director of Cermaq Chile, it was announced yesterday. He joins the company – which he last worked for as chief […] Continue Reading
Countdown to awards deadline
THE deadline for entries to this year’s Aquaculture Awards is fast approaching, with the final day for submissions on March 1. Some of the most influential companies and organisations in […] Continue Reading