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Fergus Ewing MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, has issued a letter (8th April) thanking Scotland's aquaculture sector for the part it is playing in maintaining supplies of fresh, healthy produce to consumers through the coronavirus crisis.

As the focus to protect public health and keep fresh food in UK supermarkets continues, the salmon farming sector has welcomed the steps taken by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) to create a temporary protocol which protects farmers' health while maintaining fish welfare and environmental standards.

Q&A with Julie Hesketh-Laird, Chief Executive of Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) on salmon farming during the Covid19 outbreak.

Food Standards Scotland has published COVID-19 guidance for food business operators and their employees.

The Department of Transport has written a letter of support to UK hauliers.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published COVID-19 guidance for food business operators and their employees.

The Department of Transport has written a letter in support of the UK haulage sector, aimed at highlighting the vital role they are playing during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced a new 16-week partnership with job recruitment app, Syft.

The leaders of Scotland's main food bodies, including the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO), have sent a letter to all MSPs.

We appreciate some of you may have questions about how the Scottish salmon sector is responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Scottish and UK Governments have issued a number of support measures for businesses and employees. Please click on the links below for more detailed information and advice.

The salmon farming sector has welcomed the temporary regulatory flexibility agreed with SEPA and Marine Scotland to help manage the impacts of reduced staff availability and disruption to processing and retail distribution as a result of Covid-19.