Calls for co-existence to head off displacement effects Growing pressure on marine space and the impact of offshore wind farms on the fishing industry came under the spotlight last week, reports Tim Oliver. Representatives from both sectors explained to parliamentarians…
The 1 June deadline for the Fishing News readers’ survey is fast approaching, but there’s still time to have your say. We’ve had an amazing response to the survey since we launched it last month – thank you to everyone…
Mairi Gougeon has been named as the new Scottish cabinet secretary for rural affairs and islands. The post includes responsibility for fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, and food and drink policy, as well as cross-government co-ordination of policies for island communities. She…
The government is intent on a reckless ‘gung-ho’ approach to the implementation of MPAs in English waters that will lead unavoidably to serious displacement of fishing activities, reports Tim Oliver. But there is no policy to deal with the displacement,…
Brussels backs France as UK stands by Jersey Jersey’s fishing fleet is tied up, as fishermen in French ports are obstructing landings by Jersey vessels and ports are refusing to take exports of Jersey shellfish, reports Tim Oliver. Tensions between…
Fishing News is proud to present the Fishing News Awards 2021, taking place virtually at 7pm on 17 June and showcasing the amazing achievements of the industry throughout 2020. The Fishing News Awards wouldn’t be possible without the support of…
DAERA minister Edwin Poots has announced a funding package of £336,000 to support vessels operating in the Lough Neagh eel and scale fishery, in recognition of reduced market demand due to Covid-19 in 2020. It brings the total support directed…
The shortlists for this year’s virtual Fishing News Awards have been announced, and now it’s down to you to choose this year’s winners! Eleven of the categories will be decided by you, our readers, while the remaining four – Young…
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that British brothers Ben and Pete Kibel have been nominated as finalists in the SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) category of the European Inventor Award 2021 for their invention of a simple, low-cost…
The Shetland Fishermen’s Association and Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association set out how ICES scientific stock assessments could be checked and improved Foreword The Scottish fishing industry accepts that fisheries management should be informed by scientific advice. It should never…
