The lucrative salmon farming sector in Scotland is warning that new draconian legislation aimed at protecting the environment, could destroy the salmon farming industry and sever an economic lifeline to fragile rural communities. More than a thousand workers in the salmon farming industry have responded to the Scottish Government consultation to voice their concerns about about the Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill, which will impose new laws on salmon farmers in an attempt to protect wild species.
“The proposed legislation sends the message to Scottish, UK and international investors that the Scottish Government wants a controlling interest in its future; a scenario which could see additional costs of up to UK£20million (US$31.653 million) per year incurred by the industry,” he added. “Scottish Government officials plan to duplicate the work farmers already do, gather information for no legitimate reason and dangle the threat of fixed penalty notices of up to UK£10,000 (US$15,826.291), over employees as judged by government officials with no veterinary training.” Read more ...
This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers. To get your copy of 'PPLAPP' click here.
“The proposed legislation sends the message to Scottish, UK and international investors that the Scottish Government wants a controlling interest in its future; a scenario which could see additional costs of up to UK£20million (US$31.653 million) per year incurred by the industry,” he added. “Scottish Government officials plan to duplicate the work farmers already do, gather information for no legitimate reason and dangle the threat of fixed penalty notices of up to UK£10,000 (US$15,826.291), over employees as judged by government officials with no veterinary training.” Read more ...
This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers. To get your copy of 'PPLAPP' click here.
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