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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.

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.

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Post-Brexit export problems cost Scotland’s salmon farmers £11 million

Published on: 26th February 2021

Bureaucracy, paperwork, delays and confusion leaves Scottish producers counting the cost.

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Scottish farmed salmon sector calls for Government help on seafood exports

Published on: 19th February 2021

Scotland’s salmon farmers tell UK Government that more must be done to help seafood exports into Europe.

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Scottish salmon farm off the coast of Skye

Scottish farmed salmon sector calls for action on predation

Published on: 18th February 2021

Scotland’s salmon farmers call for compensation for stock lost in seal attacks.

Scotland’s salmon farmers have today (Thursday 18^th Feb) asked Scottish Government ministers to consider financial compensation for fish lost to seal attacks.

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Covid pandemic sees 2020 Scottish salmon exports fall by 23%

Published on: 12th February 2021

The worldwide Covid pandemic had a significant and damaging effect on exports of Scottish salmon in 2020, according to new figures released today (12.02.21).