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Farming Today: Controversial kelp harvesting, a micro-abattoir and reaction to the Fisheries Bill

Controversial kelp harvesting, a micro-abattoir and reaction to the Fisheries Bill

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Plans to mechanically harvest kelp off Scotland have led to the rules being reviewed.

The Scottish government is reviewing the rules about harvesting kelp from the seas of Scotland after one company applied to dredge the seaweed mechanically.

We bring together both sides of the argument over plans for a controversial type of kelp harvesting in Scotland. The rules are now being reviewed - but what are the facts?

Also, we visit a micro abattoir in Scotland and hear reaction to the Fisheries Bill.

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