The Year Ahead – A UK/EU Fisheries Agreement
In an industry that has experienced many momentous years and critical turning points, 2020 stands to be one of the most pivotal in our history.
New Government and Fisheries
The election of a Conservative government, with a solid majority, means that the passage of the Withdrawal Agreement…
Preparations Ramp Up for the December Council
A final meeting with senior Defra officials, before government and industry delegations head for Brussels for the…
North Sea Cod Q&A
North Sea cod is regarded by many as an iconic stock. After the gadoid outburst* in the 1960s and 1970s, when a huge…
Blog: Fishing News interviews Barrie Deas
With a lot of social media traffic on the Fishing News Facebook page and elsewhere, Fishing News sat down with CEO of the NFFO, Barrie Deas, to ask those tricky questions…
Support the #FairFishing Deal
The NFFO is determined to ensure that the voice of the UK fishing industry is heard during this general election campaign. To achieve this, we are asking for help from our members.
The UK's most sustainable fish...
New research from the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations has found hake to currently be the UK’s most sustainable fish.
Crew Safety & Welfare
The welfare and safety of all crewmen working on British fishing vessels is the absolute top priority for the NFFO and our members.
Discard Reduction
Between 2002 and 2012 the English fleet reduced its discards by around 50%. This figure illustrates the point that substantial progress was already being made to reduce discards in many fleets across the EU before the political clamour…
NFFO Services
NFFO Services is the commercial division of the NFFO, dedicated to the provision of effective marine support based upon fisheries liaison and guardship services to other offshore sectors including oil/gas and renewable energy. By…
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