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IFA Aquaculture Annual AGM & Conference Date Announced
IFA Aquaculture will host its annual conference and AGM at the Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, Limerick on Thursday 22nd February 2024. The event will take place on the eve of the Irish Skipper Expo taking place at the UL Sport Arena on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th February. A...
Foreign Vessels In Irish EEZ Need Tighter Controls
If non-EU countries want to fish in Irish waters, then they must face the same control and conservation regime as the Irish fleet. Otherwise, all of the fish species they catch may not be recorded which affects stocks, conservation and sustainability, say...
Mackerel from Irish Waters Should Be For Human Consumption Not Animal Feed in Other Countries
Nordic States and Iceland Overfish in Rush to Present Bogus Track Record in Negotiations with EU High value mackerel from Irish waters should be used for human consumption in Ireland, not as an animal feed in other countries. That is a message from the...
KFO welcome funding to mitigate impact of Brexit
Monies very timely for a sector hammered by Brexit, says KFO The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the announcement of a fund established to compensate fishermen from the grim consequences which Brexit has had on their businesses. Commenting following...
BIM Annual Fisheries Report for 2021 reveals decrease in live weight but increase in landed value of seafood
This week’s publication of the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Annual Fisheries Report for 2021 highlights several important developments impacting the industry, ranging from changes in profitability to shifts in effort and employment. One of the significant findings is...
McConalogue Announces €25.6 million aid scheme for the Irish Pelagic Fleet
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today announced a €25.6 million support package for the Irish pelagic fisheries sector. The Pelagic Fisheries Support Scheme, funded under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund, will compensate...
Irish Fishing Industry Calls for Radical Changes Ahead of EU Quota Negotiations with Nordic States
Norway Must Compensate the EU For Free Access to Irish Waters A radical reset of the EU approach to Norway and other Coastal States is called for says Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) CEO, Aodh O'Donnell ahead of the EU’s annual quota sharing and access...
Minister McConalogue Calls To Re-Open Discussions With EU On Bluefin Tuna Quota
Minister McConalogue Calls To Re-Open Discussions With EU On Bluefin Tuna Quota Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today attended the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg where there were a number of important fisheries...
Fisheries’ Low Carbon Footprint A Resounding Endorsement For Industry
KFO says report findings are being improved on by members through ongoing collaboration with BIM Killybegs Chief Scientific and Sustainability Officer, Dr Edward Farrell has said ongoing efforts by fishermen to reduce their environmental impact, increase their...
Ireland’s €200m Aquatech industry can capitalise on global opportunity and investors
Ireland’s €200m Aquatech industry can capitalise on global opportunity and investors Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Aquatech conference in Killarney told Ireland has potential to become “Silicon Valley of Aquatech” industry Ireland’s growing expertise in the developing...
Brexit Support Measure For Irish Fish Processing Sector Welcomed By IFPEA.
Confirmation that the Irish fish processing sector is to be directly supported from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve fund for the loss of turnover experienced in 2021 due to the negative impacts of Brexit is welcomed by the IFPEA The newly announced scheme covers the...
IFPO Welcomes ‘First Step’ in Addressing Brexit Impact on Irish Fleet
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has welcomed the announcement of over €25m in EU aid to the Irish pelagic sector. IFPO chief executive, Aodh O'Donnell described it as an important “first step” in addressing the massive losses the sector sustained due to...
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