Working with other fishers across different fleet segments is challenging – but it offers a better way forward than attempting alliances with environmentalists, argues Newlyn fisherman and NFFO president Andrew Pascoe It is not that difficult to exploit divisions in…
The NFFO has warned that the government’s plans for spending the £100m UK Seafood Fund – promised by the prime minister in the wake of the Brexit TCA fiasco in December 2020 to help regenerate the fishing industry – mean…
UK officials and ministers are aiming to reach an agreement with the EU on fishing opportunities for 2022 by 10 December, according to the NFFO. The federation says the two sides hope to avoid ‘the prolonged and torturous process’ that…
National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation Deputy Chief Executive The NFFO is the representative body for fishermen and fishing vessel operators in England and Wales. It is looking for a suitable candidate to fill this important role. The successful candidate will…
The first instalment of the £100m promised to the industry to help it rebuild after Brexit has been announced. Fishing businesses across the UK will have access to £24m to develop technology, trial new gear and support research to improve…
Fears about lack of control of foreign fly-dragger fleet An inshore fishermen’s spokesman has accused DEFRA of ‘fiddling while Rome burns’ by failing to set catch limits for this year for EU vessels fishing in UK waters for non-quota species,…
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 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,…
EU tries to bind UK to CFP in fisheries talks Major battle as EU tries to undermine UK The EU is trying to dilute the UK’s rights as a sovereign coastal state and to bind the UK into the CFP…
– £23M cash for exporters – Seafood lorries in central London exports protest – Endeavour V lands successful maiden trip into Kinlochbervie – EU ambassador to UK: ‘Decisions have consequences’ – NFFO: Share extra quota by ‘need not greed’…
