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Fisheries Bill sets out new management framework.The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has underlined that the publication of the Fisheries Bill today (25 October) will set out a completely new framework […]
Fishing quota powers should be handed to Holyrood post Brexit in the new Fisheries Bill, according to its Rural Economy Secretary, Fergus Ewing. Mr. Ewing said the devolved settlements must […]
Royal Navy will defend British waters after Brexit according to UK Minister. The UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said the Government will call upon the Royal Navy to protect […]
Killer blow to Welsh fishing with non-tariff barriers according to an Assembly Committee reports ITV News. The National Assembly’s Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee says frictionless trade and […]
Brexit presents a sea of opportunity for the fishing industry says SFF chief executive, Bertie Armstrong. Scottish fishermen’s leaders have welcomed direct assurances from the Prime Minister that the Government […]
Major Lobby Day Ahead of Key Decisions in Parliament according to the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) – The NFFO and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) , recently joined forces […]
Industry leaders warn ministers over Brexit. Representatives from the fishing industry which has a rich heritage across the east coast, are meeting Ministers to tell them what they should be […]
A consensus seems to be emerging that bass may escape landing obligation when it comes fully into force on 1st January 2019, according to the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations […]
British and French fishermen agree on a deal to end scallop dispute in the English Channel. The BBC reports that the agreement will see larger British boats withdrawing in return […]
A report published by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee sees the UK government urged to invest in NI fishing sector. The report was released following an inquiry into the effects […]
Scientists see evidence of major progress in European fisheries with Europêche welcoming the clear message from the scientific community and DG MARE Director General, Mr Aguiar Machado, at Friday’s “Scientific […]
Are today’s scallop wars the shape of things to come? While there still being no agreement between French and British fishermen, these current skirmishes over fishing rights in the Baie […]
The recent scallop wars in the Channel between UK and French fishing vessels highlight a number of important issues. The most important of these is that, whatever the rights and […]
A new initiative, Flying The No Sell Out Flags has been launched by the NFFO. As the UK/EU withdrawal talks approach a critical stage, thousands of flags and wheelhouse […]
SFF welcomes UK Government White Paper on fisheries. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation today welcomed the White Paper on Sustainable Fisheries as a signal of intent from the UK Government to […]
Fishing industry stands to gain hugely from Brexit when the UK exits the European Union, according to a comprehensive new analysis. It could even double in size if Britain follows the […]
Farming and fisheries leaders today join forces to urge the Scottish Government to ensure sufficient resources are available to deliver the capacity that will be needed to implement trade and […]
The push for a positive Brexit outcome by Scottish fishermen’s leaders continued as positive talks with senior politicians and civil servants were held this week, pressing the case for restoration […]
Referring to a Scottish Government report published today, the UK Seafood Industries post-Brexit, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief executive Bertie Armstrong said: “This report simply underlines the importance of the UK regaining sovereignty over […]
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