"YOU have to make it relevant to them: how does it affect them in their own constituencies." That was the assessment of one coastal MSP with salmon farms in her constituency, suggesting ways to get other MSPs and MPs enthused about the sector. Like meshe knew it had always been a problem for us. We never had an issue engaging with parliamentarians in the areas where we farm.They were very aware of the economic bulwark our farmers provide, often in fragile, remote areas. They knew about the jobs and the good pay that went with them, the supported communities and the infrastructure provided.
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