‘Nothing we can do if EU wants to ban LBM imports’ DEFRA secretary George Eustice told a Commons committee that DEFRA did fully understand the legal aspects of the EU ban on exports of live bivalve molluscs (LBMs) for purification…
– 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’…
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…
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…
– 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 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…
– 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…
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…
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-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…
