Fishing Industry News
Spanish fishing sector gives government time on fuel crisis
The Spanish fishing sector, represented by the Fisheries Confederation (Cepesca), has decided to …
Our Fish calls EU a ‘laggard’ for not implementing sustainable fisheries
The non-governmental organisation (NGO), Our Fish has called the European Union a “laggard” in implementing their commitment to sustainable fisheries.
‘Shorter trips and staggered landings’ CFPO advises members
The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) has released an update to its members as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads advising shorter trips and staggered landings.
Sub-committee findings show room for agreement on UK-EU fisheries
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee has written to Secretary of State, George Eustice MP, to summarise the key findings from its inquiry on access to UK fisheries post-Brexit.
NFFO meets with Government to discuss Covid-19 impacts on fishing
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) in the UK has announced that they have opened a dialogue with the Government in regards to the current Corvid-19 situation.
UK fishing fleet landed £720.6m worth of fish in home ports during 2019
UK fishing vessels landed 390,489 tonnes of fish worth £720.6m into fishing ports around the UK in 2019.
Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine make statement on Covid-19
The Department for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced in a statement that they are working closely with the Department of Health and with other Departments, as part of a whole of Government response to Covid-19.
Young fishermen in Denmark will benefit under a new agreement
Young fishermen in Denmark will benefit under a new agreement which will increase their financial security in their retirement years.
Newly formed Shellfish Industry Advisory Group holds second meeting
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) has announced that the newly formed Shellfish Industry Advisory Group met recently in London for its second meeting to plan out its work programme.
Directorate-General proposes EMFF for fishers affected by COVID-19
The European Commission has proposed to use monies from the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) to provide aid to those in the fishing industry affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Atlantic Blue Whiting fisheries hampered by poor weather
The Atlantic blue whiting fisheries continue off the south-west of Ireland despite being hampered by poor weather conditions.
BIM Fisheries Conservation team publish fishing gear trials results
Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has published a report on fishing gear trials that has been conducted by their Fisheries Conservation team.
Shadow Environment Secretary examines UK fishing post-Brexit
Shadow Environment Secretary, Luke Pollard MP has expressed concerns that a no-deal Brexit could create huge difficulties for the fishing industry in the UK.