The mackerel deal with Norway and Faroe ties the hands of the next administration – and favours a small group of pelagic vessel owners at the expense of the wider industry, writes GARY TAYLOR, Fisheries consultant and former Defra senior…
The ongoing strike in Faroe saw a number of Faroese landings into Scrabster last week, following on from the first landing by the former Aalskere, now named Vesturvardi, the week before. The landings come as evidence mounts that despite efforts…
A 2024 fisheries deal has been agreed between the UK and Faroe that sees the UK able to access over 2,200t in Faroese waters (area Vb), including haddock and saithe. It was welcomed by the Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association…
UK and Faroe negotiators were continuing to work on a fisheries deal for 2024 last week, and agreement was understood to be ‘imminent’. About 12 of the larger boats in the Scottish whitefish fleet work at Faroe at various times…
Talks on 2024 fishing opportunities between the UK, EU and Norway concluded last week with a deal that was broadly welcomed in Scotland, but much less so in the South West. There were increases in most of the stocks in…
The Faroe Islands announced last week what it claimed was an ‘extension of a port ban’ on Russian fishing vessels – but this does not apply to vessels that swapped quota with Faroe in the widely criticised deal, made earlier…
Fishing opportunities worth £5m to UK – and hope of a resolution in the Special Area licensing dispute Defra has confirmed that a coastal states agreement between the UK and Faroe has been reached for 2023. It claims that the…
Fancy yours with chips? Seal tenderloin is sustainable, delicious and an environmentally friendly choice, the conference was told, prior to sampling sessions for the delegates. (Photo: Canadiansealproducts.com) Keynote speakers including the head of fisheries at the UN Food and Agriculture…
The Faroe Islands continued to defy international opinion on sanctioning Russia last week, amid growing condemnation, reports Andy Read. Criticism came from international fish processors, the fishing industry and the Marine Stewardship Council, which previously withdrew accreditation of several shared…
The figures are now well-known across the industry, but three months ago, very few people realised how dependent the UK – the catering trade in particular – is on Russian fish, reports Andy Read. Knee-jerk announcements by politicians make great…
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