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The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation has cautiously welcomed the joint policy programme published as part of the SNP/Scottish Greens power-sharing agreement. The SSPO says the programme is “a constructive starting […] Continue Reading
The power-sharing agreement agreed today between Scotland’s SNP Government and the Scottish Greens includes a commitment to ban all fisheries and aquaculture from at least 10% of Scottish waters. The […] Continue Reading
Fish farmers in Scotland would benefit from a less complicated regulatory system, under proposals set out by the Scottish National Party – but operators may also face a Norwegian-style auction […] Continue Reading
SCOTLAND should never underestimate the importance of the salmon farming industry to rural areas, said MP Ian Blackford, the leader of the SNP in Westminster, as he opened new pier […] Continue Reading
THE importance of aquaculture supply chain companies to Scotland’s west coast economy was highlighted today during a visit to the region by Argyll and Bute MP Brendan O’Hara. The Scottish […] Continue Reading
THE group which represents English, Welsh and Northern Irish fishermen has spelt out the threats they face if Scotland eventually votes for independence – but warns it could also backfire on the […] Continue Reading
The SNP is at loggerheads with Scotland’s fishermen after warning that Brexit threatens the future of the seafood industry, the Daily Telegraph reported today. The Nationalists said seafood accounts for more […] Continue Reading
A BID by Scottish west coast fishermen to halt environmental restrictions on fishing failed, after a heated debate inside and outside the Scottish parliament on Wednesday. Eggs were thrown as […] Continue Reading
FISHERMEN in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have expressed ‘mounting alarm’ that concessions granted to Scotland in the wake of promises made during the referendum campaign will be at their […] Continue Reading