DEFRA

  • New Issue: Fishing News 04.02.21

    New Issue: Fishing News 04.02.21

    2nd February 2021

      – Live mollusc exports ban – No cash for fishermen from £23m exports fund – Scots appoint export experts – DEFRA: ‘Crab claws can be exported’ – Duguid: Export problems ‘steadily improving’ – Report on Irish MPAs urges ‘respectful’…

  • Getting ready for 1 January, 2021 – what you need to know

    Getting ready for 1 January, 2021 – what you need to know

    9th December 2020

    What is changing for the catching sector, and what actions are required? At 10.59pm on 31 December, the transition period ends, and the UK will embark on a new chapter as an independent coastal state. After 47 years, we will…

  • Export red tape fears

    Export red tape fears

    23rd November 2020

    Industry warns Eustice red tape will strangle exports ‘Final straw’ for many struggling businesses Fifteen fishing industry organisations, from catchers through to merchants, fish auctions and hauliers, have warned that excessive bureaucracy will bring serious delays to vital fish and…

  • New Issue: Fishing News 22.10.20

    New Issue: Fishing News 22.10.20

    20th October 2020

      – DEFRA consults on quota plans – Ocean Challenge leaves Killybegs for Shetland – Greenpeace boards supertrawler in N Sea MPA – Shetland MP to meet minister on safety – Still hopes for Brexit deal – Scallop leader slams…

  • DEFRA consults on quota plans

    DEFRA consults on quota plans

    19th October 2020

    DEFRA consults on post-Brexit plans in England Changes to economic link and additional quota shareout DEFRA has begun a wide-ranging consultation with the English industry on proposals on three issues that will be of central importance in establishing the post-Brexit…

  • New Issue: Fishing News 24.09.20

    New Issue: Fishing News 24.09.20

    22nd September 2020

      – Prawn sector needs help – New-look Beryl fishes her first trip – DEFRA: Supertrawlers ‘don’t damage seabed in MPAs’ – High stakes in Brexit talks – French vessel detained at Plymouth – Industry views needed on fishing vessel…

  • Green threat to fisheries bill

    Green threat to fisheries bill

    14th September 2020

    Big buyers back damaging changes to fisheries bill Industry anger at lack of consultation with catchers A powerful alliance of 22 major supermarkets and seafood processors are pressing the government to adopt major green amendments to the new fisheries bill…

  • NTZs report slammed

    NTZs report slammed

    3rd August 2020

    Industry blasts report proposing NTZ network Green ‘zealots’ ignore fishermen’s livelihoods The English fishing industry has launched a lacerating attack on proposals to introduce highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) in England, in which all fishing and other activities would be…

  • No-fishing zones planned

    No-fishing zones planned

    16th June 2020

    No-take zones recommended in English waters Review group has ‘minimal engagement’ with fishing bodies Fishermen in England and Northern Ireland will be hit by more MPAs where all fishing will be banned if recommendations put to DEFRA go ahead. A…

  • Catch app legal challenge

    Catch app legal challenge

    11th May 2020

    Legal ‘warning shot’ on Catch App prosecutions Cases will be challenged in court, say industry groups Two fishing industry groups have fired a legal broadside at DEFRA and the MMO over the controversial under-10m Catch App, reports Tim Oliver. Plymouth…

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