Posts Tagged ‘Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation’
Thermolicers ‘effective’ tool in pest control
MECHANICAL methods of removing sea lice from salmon are an effective means of managing lice levels on farms, the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation said. Responding to calls from anti-salmon farm campaigners to ban thermolicers and hydrolicers, the SSPO’s chief executive, Julie Hesketh-Laird, said: ‘Fish health and welfare is, and always will be, at the heart…
Read MoreSSPO seeks new team with political skills
THE Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation is looking to strengthen its team with up to three new appointments, all based in Edinburgh. Although the SSPO is currently headquartered in Perth, it said it is actively searching for premises in the capital for its future HQ. The organisation, which represents six out of Scotland’s seven salmon farming…
Read MoreCharles’ fishery advisor to chair salmon body
A NEW ‘salmon interactions’ body that will bring together the farmed and wild salmon sectors is to be chaired by Prince Charles’ advisor on fisheries, John Goodlad. The group, announced by rural economy minister Fergus Ewing last month at the Aquaculture UK show in Aviemore as part of Scotland’s Farmed Fish Health Framework, will include…
Read MoreSalmon farming's future: bigger, offshore sites
By Vince McDonagh THERE is now a strong case for accelerating the relocation of older, sheltered Scottish fish farms to larger and more open coastal locations. That was one of the main developments from today’s session of the Scottish parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) committee inquiry into salmon farming. The two-hour long hearing at Holyrood, which was…
Read MoreMinister champions salmon sector’s growth
SCOTLAND’S salmon farmers were given wholehearted backing by rural affairs minister Fergus Ewing last night as he championed their plans for growth. Seafood is very important to Scotland and food and drink are the most rapidly growing sector of the economy. Scottish salmon was worth £600 million in exports last year, said Ewing, Cabinet Secretary…
Read MoreStudents 'must be good communicators'
YOUNG scientists need to communicate their research to a wider audience, a PhD conference in Stirling heard yesterday. Students were given a platform to do just that at the Institute of Aquaculture (IoA), showcasing the results of several years’ study in front of their teachers, peers, and industry guests. ‘You should know how to say…
Read MoreSSPO chief’s last words on Brexit
SCOTT Landsburgh, who retired as chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation this week, believes UK businesses can thrive beyond Brexit. In a final interview, published today on the SSPO’s website, Landsburgh reflects on Brexit and future international trade, and the implications for Scottish salmon farmers. ‘The narrowness of the Brexit result is an…
Read MoreNew salmon probe to hear from fish farmer
MARINE Harvest is to appear before the Rural Economy and Connectivity committee’s investigation into salmon farming. The committee, which will be taking evidence from the industry, academics, regulators and conservation organisations, launches its inquiry tomorrow at the Scottish parliament. First to give evidence will be Professor James Bron and Professor Herve Migaud of the University…
Read MoreSalmon farming ‘here to stay'
SALMON farming has transformed the rural communities of the west Highlands and islands with jobs, investment and business opportunities, said the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation. Responding to a weekend press report headlined ‘Is salmon farming doing more harm than good for Scotland?’, the SSPO’s chief executive, Scott Landsburgh, said that despite being only around 40…
Read MoreMinister to attend Brussels show
FERGUS Ewing, Scotland’s Rural Economy minister, is to address a reception in the Scottish pavilion on the first evening of Seafood Expo Global in Brussels in April. Seafood Scotland confirmed this week that the minister will be visiting the exhibition, which runs from April 24-26, to support Scotland’s seafood companies, which will be out in…
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