by editor | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured News, Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
The NPWS approach to designating new conservation areas lacks scientific integrity, states CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation Lack of consultation is a further slap in the face for fishermen says KFO Three new proposed marine conservation areas which...
by editor | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured News, Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association and Cefas have signed MoU to collaborate on scientific research, Photo: SFPA The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have signed a...
by editor | Oct 31, 2023 | Featured News, Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
A SFO delegation visited the Pacific North-West to learn how fisheries managers there have improved sustainability by reducing unwanted catches A delegation from the Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation (SFO) visited the Pacific North-West area of the United States to...
by editor | Oct 31, 2023 | Featured News, Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
The MCA has announced a new arrangement which means more small new-build fishing vessels will have access to external surveyors and engineers An agreement with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency means that more small new build fishing vessels will have access to...
by editor | Oct 30, 2023 | Featured News, Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
The KFO has welcomed the announcement from Minister Charlie McConalogue of a Liquidity Aid Scheme for the Irish Pelagic Segment Minister McConalogue secures State Aid approval for €7 million liquidity aid scheme for Irish fish processors and €1 million liquidity aid...
by editor | Oct 30, 2023 | Featured News, Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
IFPO Chief, Aodh O’Donnell says that high-value mackerel from Irish waters should be used for human consumption in Ireland, not as an animal feed in other countries High Value Mackerel from Irish Waters Should Be for Human Consumption in Ireland Not Animal Feed...