Whatever Happened to the King of Fish?

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sundaybriefing Fresh salmon was once a rare treat but it is now one of the cheapest cuts on the fishmonger's slab due to intensive farming. However, with recent health scares, concerns over the impact on the environment and the ongoing debate on whether farmed fish can be classed as organic, will we ultimately pay dearly for the cheap salmon on our plate?

YESTERDAY, supporters of the Salmon Farm Protest Group distributed leaflets outside supermarkets from Bognor Regis to Thurso urging shoppers not to buy farmed salmon as part of a "global week of action". But why are feelings running so high over cheap fish?

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Whatever Happened to the King of Fish?

There are now around 390 salmonfarming sites in Scottish waters, worth around GBP500 million. More than 140,000 tonnes of fish are farmed annually, accounting for 40-per cent...

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