Archive for March 2018
CFP -tactical concession or capitulation?
A TACTICAL concession or capitulation? That was the provocative question posed last night by the National Federation of Fishermen\’s Organisations (NFFO) following the news that the UK will remain in the Common Fisheries Policy during the 21-month transition period and will not quit next March, as expected. The NFFO, which represents hundreds of fishermen in England, Wales and Northern…
Read MoreMonday, March 19, fish prices from Lerwick market
FISH MARKET PRICES SHETLAND WEEK 12 Monday 19th March 2018 3 BOATS LANDED 1020 BOXES Courageous, Guardian Angell, Tranquility SPECIES GRADE VOLUME MAXIMUM AVERAGE kgs PRICE PRICE £ per kg £ per kg CATS 4 2.03 2.03 COD 1 1170 2.83 2.57 COD 2 7663 2.74 2.52 COD 3 9909 2.71 2.60 COD 4 5715…
Read MoreEU deal falls ‘far short’ say fishermen
THE UK and EU have agreed on a ‘large part’ of the agreement that will lead to the ‘orderly withdrawal’ of the UK. Brexit negotiators Michel Barnier and David Davis said they had agreed terms for a transition period, calling the announcement a ‘decisive step’, the BBC reported. The transitional period is set to last from March…
Read MoreSturgeon champions prize exporters
THE First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, will be one of the keynote speakers at this year’s Scottish Export Awards ceremony in Glasgow on Thursday. The annual black-tie dinner brings together businesses from across Scotland to recognise and celebrate their entrepreneurial exporting achievements. Among this year’s shortlisted firms are Marine Harvest, the Scottish Salmon Company and Aqualife…
Read MoreBenchmark’s new man in the Med
BENCHMARK Animal Health is strengthening its presence in the Mediterranean with the appointment of a new manager, to be based in Athens. Harry Tziouvas, in the newly created position of technical services manager (Mediterranean), will focus on supporting producers in the field, as well as providing them with advice and knowledge on health management in…
Read MoreMonday, March 19, fish prices from Peterhead market
PETERHEAD FISH MARKET PRICES Monday 19.03.18 Boats 2 Consignments 4 Boxes 3687 Cod Large £2.20 – £2.80 Cod Medium £2.20 – £2.80 Cod Selected Cod Small Haddock Large £1.75 – £2.75 Haddock Medium £2.70 – £3.10 Haddock Selected £2.70 – £3.10 Seed £2.50 – £2.75 Chippers £2.20 – £2.50 Metros £1.60 – £1.80 Round Haddock…
Read MoreGrimsby ‘will meet Brexit challenges’
THE head of Grimsby Fish Market said the port has the ability and determination to overcome whatever challenges leaving the European Union next year will throw up. In a spirited defence of the local industry, Martyn Boyers, who is also chief executive of Grimsby Port East, called on the political establishment to start delivering on Brexit.…
Read MoreBrexit threat to UK seafood exports
UK seafood exporters may face serious hurdles if they want to sell into Europe next year, a European parliament Brexit conference in Grimsby was told at the weekend. Unless there is a satisfactory deal between Britain and the EU, then everything from Scottish salmon to shellfish and cod could be subject to tariffs. That was the warning from Yorkshire and Humber…
Read MoreBuilders mark MH feed plant milestone
AN official ‘topping out’ ceremony has been held at Marine Harvest’s £93 million fish feed plant on the Isle of Skye. Construction of the facility, at the Allt Anavig quarry in Kyleakin, began last June and is due to be completed towards the end of this year. Some 55 full-time jobs will be created at…
Read MoreFish Update Briefing, Friday, March 16
CARNEY WARNS OF OVERFISHING DISASTER MARK Carney, the governor of the Bank of England, has warned of market failures ahead because of overfishing around the world, which in turn threatens the sustainability of humankind in its relationship with the sea. He told Sky News that there was growing evidence that fish stocks worldwide are diminishing following decades of…
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