Skippers “vindicated” says SFA executive after fishing talks
The executive officer of the Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has praised the increase in quotas for fishing crews claiming it is a “vindication” for skippers. …
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Lochhead meets fishermen at Scalloway
Scottish fisheries secretary Richard Lochhead outlined his main priorities for supporting a successful fishing sector to industry representatives in Scalloway yesterday.
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Mackerel ‘banking’ plan on European table
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…
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Tough road ahead for fishermen when discard ban kicks in
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
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Effort relief for fishermen
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.
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By LOUISE THOMASON CONCERNS have been raised over the European Commission’s announcement this week to cut fish quotas by up to 25 per cent in…
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