This week in Fishing News you will find: – Brexit meltdown – FFL organises Tyneside protest – Ireland ‘committed’ to voisinage restoration – EU e-tracking and reporting for under-12s – Electronic beacons aim to cut gear loss – 24-hour double-tow…
The shortlists are out and voting is open for the Fishing News Awards 2019! The shortlists have been prepared from nominations from across the UK and Irish fishing industries. Now it’s time for you to vote for your favourites in…
Brexit delay looms as MPs torpedo withdrawal deal – Third vote attempt this week With the official Brexit departure date just days away, the entire future of Brexit, and the freedom from the CFP that fishermen have longed and fought…
Wide-ranging debate on Scots industry future Scotland’s fishing industry is being asked to take part in a wide-ranging discussion on the Scottish government’s vision for the future of fisheries, reports Tim Oliver Scottish fisheries minister Fergus Ewing launched a national…
Consultation on U10 e-catch reporting Start in England and Wales by summer 2019 Mandatory electronic catch recording for the under-10m sector has moved a step closer with the launch of a consultation on the scheme by DEFRA/MMO and the Welsh…
‘Anglers must not be equal to commercial fishermen’ – Inshore fishermen’s message to minister as fisheries bill debated Inshore fishermen’s groups are calling on fisheries minister George Eustice to reject moves by recreational angling interests to gain equal ‘stakeholder’ status with…
EU bans pulse beaming from July 2021 – 42 licences to be withdrawn this year Electric pulse beam trawling effort will be slashed by 50% this year, and the method will be banned from July 2021, reports Tim Oliver EU co-legislators…
Government ‘all at sea’ over discards ban – Lords report slams lack of preparation despite long phase-in The government is not in a position to implement or enforce the discards ban that is now in force for all quota species, reports…
Don’t miss out! With the closing date of midnight on 12th February fast approaching, there is still time to make your nominations for the people and businesses you feel have best represented the industry during 2018. With 14 categories to choose…