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Scottish fisheries secretary Richard Lochhead outlined his main priorities for supporting a successful fishing sector to industry representatives in Scalloway yesterday.Top of the agenda for the fishing industry was the landing obligation or “discard ban”, the ongoing review of quota m... Read more...
The European Council of Fisheries Ministers is today considering a proposal to allow banking of up to 30 per cent of this year’s hugely increased mackerel quota following a trade embargo imposed by Russia. (more…) Read more...
Fishermen and industry leaders gave a lukewarm reception to a model of catch quotas floated by UK Fisheries Minister George Eustice at a meeting in Lerwick yesterday. (more…) Read more...
Fishermen’s spokesmen have welcomed news that there will be no further cuts in days at sea next year after the December fisheries council ended yesterday. (more…) Read more...
By LOUISE THOMASONCONCERNS have been raised over the European Commission’s announcement this week to cut fish quotas by up to 25 per cent in some species, including whitefish and herring.The proposals, which cover a range of species and outlines recommendations for the fishing industry for 20... Read more...