Lough Foyle Native Oyster Fishery Licence Applications now open
The Loughs Agency has announced that interested parties are invited to apply for a licence to fish the 2020/2021 Lough Foyle Native Oyster fishery.
UK Fish Producer Organisations call for plan to balance Nephrop Supply
A statement released by a group of nine UK Fish Producer Organisations claims that the drop in the market for nephrops due to the COVID-19 crisis has compounded an already probelmatic oversupply situation in the UK shellfish sector.
Fishing Boats in Kilkeel get back to Sea after Seven Week Tie-Up
Fishing boats in Kilkeel are gradually returning to sea after seven weeks of tie-up as the Northern Ireland fishing industry gradually look to get back on track.
China Seafood Market reopening but Transportation is Issue
Northern Ireland based seafood company, Rooney Fish has shipped its first order to China since the COVID-19 pandemic began back in December.
NI fish producers welcome generous support package for fishing industry
The CEO’s of Northern Ireland’s two fish producers organisations have welcomed the generous £1.5m support package announced by Edwin Poots.
DAERA Minister announces £1.5m support package for fishing industry
DAERA Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots has announced a substantial £1.5m support package for Northern Ireland’s fishing industry.