Yifeng, is a postgraduate Political Science student who undertook a paid internship with the SSPO in the summer of 2021. Here he writes about his internship, what he learns about the sector and how his opinion of Scottish salmon farming has changed. Summer's Adventures in Highland: Say Sláinte to Scottish Salmon … The first salmon farm appeared on Scottish water in the 1970s, with it comes an ongoing economic success story. I sent the first email to the SSPO (Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation) office in April, with it came a surprise.
Tavish Scott, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, said: "Scotland's salmon farming sector has always recognised the need for a good working relationship with SNP government ministers who, in turn, have acknowledged the important role we play not only in island and rural communities but right across Scotland.
Scotland has a rich history of salmon resources, and this heritage relies on ensuring a long-term future for wild salmonid stocks. To help tackle the current decline in wild salmon and sea trout within Scottish rivers, more than £70,000 has just been awarded to organisations across Scotland working to enhance and protect wild fisheries and habitats.
Today (6th August 2021) Tavish Scott, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO), the trade body which represents all salmon farmers in Scotland, today welcomed the appointment of Professor Russel Griggs to lead the Scottish Government's reform of fish farming regulation. This was a key SNP manifesto commitment from the Scottish Parliament elections.
Following the First Minister's announcement of a new-look Cabinet for the Scottish Government, the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has congratulated Mairi Gougeon on becoming the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands.
Scotland's salmon farmers exported a record amount of fresh fish to the European Union in the first quarter of 2021 with demand for Scottish salmon by continental customers remaining strong despite significant post-Brexit disruptions to supply in early January.
