Ewing: UK Government must provide clarity over forestry and fishing
The UK Government must give details on how Scotland’s forestry and fishing sectors will be funded post-Brexit, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has said.
Fishing
Fishermen ‘foot-stampingly frustrated’ with Scottish Government over Brexit
Scottish fishermen are “foot-stampingly frustrated” at the Scottish Government for not embracing Brexit and its potential benefits for the industry, MPs have been told.
Scottish fishing industry bosses warn over ‘EU retribution’
European leaders should not seek “retribution on the UK” over post-Brexit fishing arrangements, an association of fisherman in Scotland has warned.
Michael Gove urged to make changes to Fisheries Bill by Scottish Minister
Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing has written to Michael Gove calling for changes to the UK Fisheries Bill.
Access to fishing and trade matters ‘separate issues’, insists Lidington
The Prime Minister’s de facto deputy has insisted that any deal with the European Union over access to UK fishing waters will not be linked to a broader trade agreement.
Fishing sector to receive ‘vital’ cash boost of almost £5 million
European funding totalling almost £5 million will provide “vital” cash to the fishing and aquaculture sector at a time of “great uncertainty”, Rural Economy Minister Fergus Ewing has said.
Investigation: Global warming and fish farms blamed after the worst salmon season in living memory
THE worst salmon season in living memory has sparked fears that global warming and fish farms are emptying Scotland’s rivers.
EU fisheries position ‘deeply troubling’ – Thomson
The EU’s position on a new fisheries deal with the UK is “deeply troubling”, according to a Conservative MP who plans to vote against Theresa May’s deal.
Clampdown looms for salmon farms as Holyrood probe sparks ultimatum to protect fish and safeguard lochs
POLITICIANS are to demand an overhaul of regulations governing Scotland’s controversial salmon farming industry.
Underwater film reveals salmon with twisted spines as fears mount over cages
SALMOND with crippling spinal deformities linked to intensive farming have been caught on camera in new images.
Scallop war: Scots trawler one of several British ships involved in dangerous clashes with the French in the high seas
FRENCH fishermen have been accused of endangering the lives of British mariners after an extraordinary clash over scallops in the English Channel.