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Scottish salmon sector reveals ongoing costs of seal predation

Published on: 23rd November 2021

More than one million farm-raised salmon are expected to have been killed by seals in the two years to the end of 2021, according to new figures released today. 

Sector welcomes recommendations to streamline export process

Published on: 29th April 2021

Scotland’s salmon producers have welcomed recommendations to improve the process of exporting seafood to the EU made today (Thursday 29 April 2021) by MPs on the UK Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee.

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Scottish salmon sector calls for urgent clarification of HMRC export figures

Published on: 22nd April 2021

Scotland’s salmon farmers have today (24.04.21) called for urgent action to address discrepancies with export statistics published by the UK Government.

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Scotland’s salmon farmers have welcomed an SNP commitment to a swifter and more streamlined regulatory system for fish farming.

Published on: 15th April 2021

The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) said the SNP pledge to adopt regulatory reform, if the SNP is returned to power, would help the farmed salmon sector grow sustainability over the long term.

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Scottish salmon farm off the coast of Skye

SSPO Comment: RSPCA Assured reinstatement of certification

Published on: 9th April 2021

The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation have today (April 9th) released a comment regarding the reinstatement of RSPCA Assured certification with immediate effect for a small number of farms after inspections found no evidence to support claims of welfare issues made by Compassion in World Fa

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Scottish salmon sector invites auditors in to check fish health and welfare

Published on: 25th March 2021

Scotland’s salmon farmers have today (25.03.21) invited official auditors to check any farm, at any time, without advance notice.

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Scottish salmon farmers call for export paperwork overhaul

Published on: 23rd March 2021

The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation says there is an urgent need for post-Brexit export paperwork to be simplified to avoid damaging delays.

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Collaborative working throughout COVID pandemic

Published on: 2nd March 2021

Scotland’s salmon farming sector and regulator work together to overcome Covid-19 challenges

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Scottish salmon sector sets out position on the use of acoustic deterrent devices

Published on: 1st March 2021

The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) today (March 1st) has announced that the sector is no longer using acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) that may have been considered to cause disturbance to European Protected Species.