THE BRITISH TROUT ASSOCIATION - BACKGROUND

History:

The British Trout Association was set up in 1983 and represents in the region of 80% of trout production in the UK. It has over 100 members made up of trout farmers, feed suppliers and a number of aquacultural academics. The Association is entirely funded by trout farmers and feed suppliers and receives no direct funding from the Government.

Objectives:

The BTA plays a pivotal role in the continuing development of the industry on three fronts:

• Ensuring that the UK trout industry has a reasonable legislative framework within which to operate
• Maintaining a structured and relevant programme of research and development
• Providing an appropriate level of generic promotion to underpin the marketing activities ongoing within the industry

To ensure that the British trout industry maintains a high profile in Europe, the BTA has a seat on the European Union Aquaculture Working Group, the Federation of Aquaculture Producers and COPA/COGECA, which is the European grouping of farmer's unions and co-operatives.

British Trout Association, The Rural Centre, West Mains, Ingliston EH28 8NZ
Tel: 0131 472 4080    Fax: 0131 472 4083     E-mail: mail@britishtrout.co.uk