Oct 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fish producers are calling on the European Commission to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters following “undue pressure” on mackerel stock. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) said Norway’s overfishing practices are the main cause of a...
Oct 15, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
Fish producers have issued a call to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation say Norway’s overfishing practices are the main cause of a scientifically recommended mackerel quota cut of 22% next year, which will hit Ireland...
Oct 3, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
Scientists from four countries, sailing on five research vessels, have reported a 42% drop in mackerel biomass, and near halving of mackerel abundance, that could have far-reaching impacts on the TAC advice from ICES that will be published later this year. The results...
Oct 2, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
“In [Asian] markets, Irish exporters successfully compete with pelagic firms headquartered in countries such as the Netherlands, Norway, and the U.K.” Ireland has traditionally relied heavily on African markets for its pelagic exports, but the nation may be shifting...
Aug 4, 2023 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
The EU must actively oppose Norway’s setting of inflated and unilateral mackerel quotas because it impacts the long-term sustainability of this valuable European fish stock and quota. This call comes from the Irish Fish Producers Organisation, who contend that Norway...
