Posts Tagged ‘common fisheries policy’
European producers call for Common Aquaculture Policy
Aquaculture in Europe faces continued stagnation unless there is concerted action on the part of the European Union to give greater priority to food production. So says the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) in its response to reports last week from the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and European Commission (EC). The ECA report…
Read MoreFishermen’s champion Bertie to bow out
THE fisheries leader who has spearheaded the fight to take British fishermen out of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is to leave his post in the autumn, it was announced yesterday. Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) for the past 14 years, has driven Brexit talks on behalf of the industry.…
Read MoreIndustry fears over new discard rules
BRITAIN’S fishing industry could face serious damage from new European regulations, even though the UK is due to leave the EU in three months’ time, a House of Lords committee has warned. The warning centres around the age-old controversy of discards. Under the new rules, which came into force this week and are designed to…
Read MoreBack our EU pledge, urge fishermen
POLITICIANS from all parties at Holyrood and Westminster are being urged to sign a pledge supporting the Scottish fishing industry\’s demand that full control of UK waters be taken back from the EU. Along with the UK Fisheries Bill, the Brexit deal and political declaration provide the scope for the UK to become a fully…
Read MoreScottish Tory fishing revolt fears recede
FEARS of a revolt by Scotland’s Tory MPs over fishing receded last night after the Scottish Secretary, David Mundell, backed the Brexit deal. He emerged from the five-hour Cabinet meeting saying it was now clear the UK would leave the Common Fisheries Policy in 2020, adding that a no-deal would be ‘appalling’ for Scotland. Earlier,…
Read MoreScotland to get new fishery powers
MICHAEL Gove today unveiled a Fisheries Bill in Parliament which includes giving Scottish ministers considerable new powers over how to control fishing after Brexit. The Environment Secretary formally introduced long awaited legislation that the UK needs to operate as an independent coastal state after leaving the EU. For the first time since 1973, when Britain…
Read MoreSturgeon hosts 'valuable' seafood summit
A SEAFOOD summit organised by Nicola Sturgeon today focused on long-term growth opportunities, investing in capacity, and building Scotland\’s brand at home and abroad. It was described on Twitter by Food and Drink Scotland boss James Withers as a \’valuable meeting\’, and it involved all sections of Scotland’s fisheries industry, including aquaculture. Concern has been…
Read MoreUK fishermen hail industry White Paper
THE two main UK fishermen’s organisations have warmly welcomed the government’s White Paper on the post Brexit future of the fishing industry. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation hailed the document titled Sustainable Fisheries as a signal of intent from the government to take back control of UK waters. And the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations, which…
Read MoreBrexit bonanza for fishermen: SNP report
BREXIT could bring 5,000 jobs to the Scottish fishing industry and generate £540 million, according to a report by government agency Marine Scotland published yesterday. The UK leaving the Common Fisheries Policy and regaining control of the entire quota in its waters would lead to a 21 per cent increase in the seafood sector’s output.…
Read MoreIreland unveils new seafood strategy
IRELAND has launched a bold new strategy designed to drive up its fishing and aquaculture industries. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the agency responsible for leading the development of the Irish seafood sector, has outlined its plans in a statement titled ‘Enabling Sustainable Growth’ to deliver growth between now and 2025. The new strategy is aimed at enhancing…
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