ANNONCER
A new measure to further harmonise and simplify fisheries enforcement at sea for over 10-metre fleets has come into force with the start of the new year.
Scottish Fishermen Federation (SFF) has responded well to the reformation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
NFFO Chairman Davy Hill looks forward into the New Year with more intense workload in comparison to 2009.
Seafish, the authority on seafood, has welcomed a study published today (Monday 21 December) which found eco-labels offering information on the sustainability of seafood are difficult to understand and confuse consumers.
Strong debate was on the air when the European Commission issued a Green Paper on the reform of the CFP.
Fishery quota talks fail to reach conclusion for another year but for the Banffshire fishing industry, an anxious wait remains.
Scottish aquaculture industry registered good results that have been highlighted in the 2008 Scottish Fish Farm Annual Production Survey.
Fisheries Council has approved a further 10 percent cut in North Sea fishermen’s catches which had been described as a slap in face.
Fishing industry could face difficult year as reduction in quotas announced after a late-night deal.
A major new research project claims that shoppers are being confused by eco-labels on fish, and has called for better information for consumers.
Published today (Monday, 21 December 2009), the Review of Fish Sustainability Information Schemes is a comprehensive review of the various types of advice available to seafood consumers, including eco-labels and recommendation lists on fish to buy or avoid.