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It’s all a load of Pollacks, states an article on the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) website. A recent meeting of the Southwest Regional Fishing Group highlighted how fisheries […]
Financial Support Package. It is widely acknowledged that the UK Government’s package of financial support to mitigate the economic impacts of the coronavirus health emergency, is unprecedented outside wartime. The […]
Support Package for Self Employed Share Fishermen – An announcement is expected within the next 24/48 hours on package of support that will help self-employed share-fishermen impacted by the coronavirus. […]
Joint action group on coronavirus formed. A joint fishing sector/government action group has been formed to work on urgent measures to support the fishing industry through the coronavirus emergency, according […]
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) has launched its fishing manifesto for the forthcoming UK General Election which consists of the three key themes; independence, fairness, and sustainability and […]
Fixed Quota Allocations and Sustainable Fishing. The NFFO’s members span all sizes of vessel and so must be scrupulously fair when it comes to the controversial issue of quota distribution, […]
NFFO AGM – Fisheries Minister, Robert Goodwill, will address the industry at the NFFO AGM (annual general meeting) in May. The event will also provide an opportunity for members to […]
NFFO Calls for a Rethink on Catch Reporting for under-10 metre vessels – The NFFO backs the need for improved catch reporting but says the Government’s proposed approach has not […]
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations, NFFO elects next Chairman. Andrew Locker, skipper, and member of the well-known Locker fishing family from Whitby, will take over from Cornish skipper Andrew […]
NFFO calls for pragmatism over VMS implementation. The UK’s National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations is warning that the Government must take great care when extending the use of vessel monitoring […]
NFFO warning over post Brexit fish policy. The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) is warning that some key fisheries are at risk of closure if ‘a one dimensional view’ […]
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) says the ongoing passage of the Fisheries Bill through the UK parliament is the most important piece of domestic fisheries legislation for 30 […]
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) have stated that while there is still much uncertainty about Brexit and the shape it will take, there is hope and aspiration that […]
NFFO comments on Fisheries Council. Responding to the outcome of the European Fisheries Council in Brussels earlier this week, the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations says it was dominated by […]
With the EU Fish Council to decide upon catching opportunity for 2019 scheduled to get underway in Brussels at the start of next week, the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations […]
NFFO responds to VMS consultation. Defra is consulting on a proposal to require all vessels below 12 metres in length to fit and operate inshore VMS equipment when operating in […]
NFFO Comments on the UK Fisheries Bill as the UK leaves the EU and therefore the Common Fisheries Policy, this Bill is an important staging-post on the way to the […]
NFFO lobby day in parliament – The Federation recently held a lobby day in Parliament to ensure that fishing remains a priority issue for the Government as the UK approaches […]
Mike Cohen – NFFO Chairman – Personal remarks to the NFFO AGM, held this year in London in Fishmongers Hall … In just a few minutes I cease not only […]
The NFFO’s AGM was this year held in Fishmongers Hall and was attended by UK Fisheries Minister, George Eustice. The Chairman’s report, which is a summary of the Federation’s activities […]
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