Fisheries
Thursday 19/11/2009
Fisheries Secretary comments ahead of tomorrow’s Fisheries Council in Brussels.
Monday 16/11/2009
Europe must take Scotland's progress on conservation into account when management plans are finalised - Lochhead.
Friday 13/11/2009
New UK legislation gives Scotland more powers to protect its marine life.
Tuesday 10/11/2009
New fisheries scheme aims to 'land more, catch less'.
Monday 09/11/2009
Retailers encouraged to do more to to recognise value of local seasonal produce.
Friday 06/11/2009
Seminar to encourage businesses to prepare for the impacts of swine flu.
Thursday 05/11/2009
Fisheries Secretary urges Europe to reward Scottish fishermen for conservation efforts.
Lochhead to launch action plan to help fishing fleets.
Tuesday 03/11/2009
Time for EU to repair damage caused by broken policy - Fisheries Secretary.
Monday 02/11/2009
International conference on the future of fisheries management gets underway in Edinburgh this week.
Sunday 01/11/2009
Rules must be changed to prevent £180m of dead fish being dumped - Fisheries Secretary.
Friday 30/10/2009
Sixth case found in Shetland control zone.
Thursday 29/10/2009
Campaign to get more Scots eating seafood wins award.
Bill completes stage one of the Parliamentary process.
Wednesday 28/10/2009
Edinburgh conference will put the spotlight on proposed reforms to fisheries policy.
Tuesday 20/10/2009
'Alarming' threat to recreational sea anglers averted.
Thursday 15/10/2009
Exports up 50 per cent, new product launch and a deal with a major supermarket.
Sunday 11/10/2009
Ban on fishermen removing fins from sharks set to come into force.
Scottish produce on menu at 'world-famous' French culinary event.
Friday 09/10/2009
Fisheries Secretary comments on publication of new advice.
Thursday 08/10/2009
Scottish vessels could be on course to secure additional catch quotas.
Fisheries Secretary calls for quota rewards for fishermen adopting conservation methods.
Wednesday 07/10/2009
Fisheries Secretary comments after talks with UK Fisheries Ministers, fishing industry leaders, stakeholders and NGOs.
Friday 02/10/2009
Fisheries Secretary says 'action needed now' on discards.
Figures show 'growing commitment' by anglers to the catch and return scheme.