Posts Tagged ‘National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations’
Industry 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 MoreEU deal ‘important first step’ – NFFO
FISHING has now moved centre stage, said the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO), which has given a cautious welcome to the EU-UK withdrawal agreement. The organisation, which represents English, Welsh and Northern Irish fishermen, described the agreement, approved by the EU in Brussels on Sunday, as ‘an important first step towards a new future…
Read MoreFishermen flag up strong Brexit deal
THOUSANDS of flags and stickers are appearing at fishing ports across the UK with the Brexit message ‘No Sell-Out’, as withdrawal negotiations with the EU edge towards a critical stage. UK fishing groups hope the move will encourage British negotiators to stand firm against pressure from Brussels to maintain the status quo on access and…
Read MoreNFFO throws weight behind Skipper show
THE National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) is sponsoring Skipper Expo Int. Bristol 2018, underlining its importance as a fisheries showcase in England and Wales. The NFFO will also have a stand at the expo, where it will be highlighting the range of the work it does on behalf of its members. Federation chief executive…
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 MoreUK fishing groups unite on Brexit stand
FISHING industry groups from across the UK have united to ensure the government sticks to its word on Brexit. This new body, which includes a broad cross section and strong Scottish representation, met in Manchester to agree the elements of the campaign. It said afterwards: ‘We intend to hold government to account on Brexit commitments.’…
Read MoreCFP -tactical concession or capitulation?
A TACTICAL concession or capitulation? That was the provocative question posed last night by the National Federation of Fishermen\’s Organisations (NFFO) following the news that the UK will remain in the Common Fisheries Policy during the 21-month transition period and will not quit next March, as expected. The NFFO, which represents hundreds of fishermen in England, Wales and Northern…
Read MoreGrimsby ‘will meet Brexit challenges’
THE head of Grimsby Fish Market said the port has the ability and determination to overcome whatever challenges leaving the European Union next year will throw up. In a spirited defence of the local industry, Martyn Boyers, who is also chief executive of Grimsby Port East, called on the political establishment to start delivering on Brexit.…
Read MoreKeep fishing out of transition deal – NFFO
THE UK government is being urged to keep fishing out of any future Brexit transition deal. As the Cabinet continues to debate the UK’s detailed positions on Brexit, the National Federation of Fishermen\’s Organisations (NFFO) has spelt out ten reasons why the industry should not be artificially tied to the EU after March next year. It says: ‘Logically, fisheries…
Read MoreLondon seafood summit on Brexit impact
THE Norwegian Seafood Council is hosting a major summit in London next week to prepare for the challenges posed by Brexit. More than 120 representatives from the Norwegian and British seafood industries will meet at the Berkeley Hotel on Wednesday to discuss what is likely to happen to trade when the UK leaves the EU in March next year.…
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