Salmon survival rates at highest since pandemic began
Scottish salmon has recorded its best survival rate since the pandemic. This was the assessment of Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott, who says it…
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Shetland salmon exports soar to £135m
Exports of Shetland farmed salmon rose to £135 million last year amid soaring international demand.
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Scottish salmon export value sees major increase
The value of Scottish salmon exports has jumped by seven per cent in a year as international demand continues to grow.
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Salmon exports worth almost £300 million
New figures have emerged showing the strength of salmon exports.
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Tavish takes new role at salmon producers organisation
Former isles MSP Tavish Scott has been appointed as new chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO). The body which represents Scotland’s salmon…
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WATCH: Demand for more freight capacity after salmon left ashore
Calls have been made for extra freight capacity to be introduced on ferry services after a claimed nine trailers of salmon worth over £1 million
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Working at sea inspires artist’s charity exhibition
A diabetic painter is employing his artistic talents to raise money to help people with the condition through his latest exhibition. The exhibition, which opens…
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Seafood Shetland criticises ferry ‘in-house’ proposals
Proposals to abandon the current tendering process and bring lifeline ferry services to the Northern Isles ‘in-house’ have been opposed by Seafood Shetland.
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Salmon and mackerel exports soar
Exports of Shetland caught or grown fish have hit new heights according to figures which show UK salmon and mackerel exports were worth three-quarters of
READ FULL STORYFish farm firms unite to combat disease
Five fish farm companies operating in the zone hit by infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) are to co-ordinate their fish-growing from now on in a bid…
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By JOHN ROBERTSON The Scottish Government has agreed to help the big Norwegian salmon companies in Shetland following last week’s outcry when it ruled out…
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By LOUISE THOMASON Investigations into the source of the recent infectious salmon anaemia outbreak are to continue after a second case of the disease was…
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