by Niall Duffy | May 29, 2025 | News, UK
The UK Prime Minister owes an explanation to the fishermen he insulted and patronised by describing the UK-EU trade deal as good for the industry, according to the leader of the UK’s largest fisheries organisation. In a letter to Sir Keir Starmer today...
by Niall Duffy | Apr 9, 2025 | News, UK
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for downgrading its rating for north-east Atlantic Mackerel in its ‘Good Fish Guide’. Ian Gatt, chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, said:...
by Niall Duffy | Apr 7, 2025 | News, UK
Greater attention needs to be paid by planners and policy-makers to the impact of development in key nursery grounds for commercially important fish around Shetland’s coastline, the island’s fishing association has warned. It follows a new study by UHI Shetland that...
by Niall Duffy | Jan 3, 2025 | Features, News, UK
The Scottish Seafood Association (SSA) has voiced support for the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) and their recent statement regarding the urgent need to safeguard the future of fishing and processing communities. These fishing and supply chain sectors are vital...
by Niall Duffy | Dec 26, 2024 | News, UK
Governments in the EU, UK and Scotland risk crushing the Scottish fishing industry in 2025 unless they radically rethink their approach towards the sector. That is the warning in a New Year message to ministers and civil servants across the UK and beyond from...
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