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Tuesday 15th September 2009 |
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Welcome to this week's newsletter
Editorial - Consequences of Greater Controls
Increasing controls need not be a bad thing for an industry but a new report commissioned by the Scottish government highlights that its fishing industry is facing severe economic difficulties as the result of EU controls to restrict the number of days that vessels spend at sea.
The report says that for the demersal sector, i.e. cod, haddock and whiting, days-at-sea restrictions have a critical impact and additional restrictions proposed by Europe for 2010 would result in some fishing operations making a net loss.
The study also found that this year, fuel and fish prices are the key factors affecting the profits of the nephrops sector, i.e. prawn and langoustine. Additional restrictions proposed by Europe for 2010 are estimated to have a further impact but, even without these, the sector is likely to remain financially fragile, the report warns.
However, Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) standards for certification of aquaculture feed mills would greatly help aquaculture. The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is inviting stakeholders to comment on their published drafts. As well as increased social and environmental responsibility, GAA says that the new feed mill standards will encompass food safety and traceability.
And finally, despite the international financial crisis, Peru's Exporters Association (ADEX) anticipates that the country's traditional fishing exports will recover next year, with sales up five per cent in value in 2010 compared to this year.
Jackie Linden
We have 3 new features this week:
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - September 2009
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from the World Agricultural Outlook Board covers projected production and prices for wheat, coarse grains and oilseeds.
Economic Assessment of the UK Fishing Fleet
The final report, Assessing the Economic Impact on the UK Fleet of the Cod Recovery Plan, West of Scotland Measures and the Economic Downturn, written by Hazel Curtis, Colin Brodie, Sébastien Metz and Linda Obeng, has been published by the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish).
Shrimp Market Report - September 2009 - Asian Markets
The cherry blossom season in Spring induced outdoor eating and business improved at the catering trade during April-May, according to a report prepared by Fatima Ferdouse for FAO Globefish.
» Call for Members to New Consultative Body
» Mercury Survey of Tasmanian River Scheduled
» New AKVA Group RAS Project For Tuna
» Salmon Virus Outbreak Offers Opportunity
» ISA in Chile Boosts Salmon Prices in Canada
» Authorities Criticised over Salmon Returns
» Salmon Disappearance Causes Ecological Disaster
» Canadian Govt Takes Action to Improve Food Safety
» Farmed Fish And Canada's Other Opportunity
» Environment Agency Relocates 300 River Itchen Fish
» SFF Calls for Action over Scottish Fishing Report
» Scottish Fishermen’s Federation in TV Profile
» Fishing Study Highlights Economic Pressures
» Scottish Fish Farmers Warned about Jellyfish
» SFF Challenges Government over Sustainable Fishing
» Minister Hears of Importance of Scotting Farmed Shellfish
» Fish-Killing Toxin Could Kill Cancer Cells
» Reforms in Line for Louisiana Shrimp Industry
» New Invasive Crayfish Found In Wisconsin
» Massive Fish Kill Begins
» USDA Forecasts Second-Largest Corn Crop
» Georgia's Fish Farmers Receive Cash Boost
» EPA Ban on Pesticide Use
» Concern for Salmon in new Logging Rules
» Study Finds Prevalence of Hermaphrodite Fish
» Ghana and Israel Sign Aquaculture Agreement
» EC Backs Bluefin Tuna Trade Ban – WWF Urges EU To Follow
» China Scoops BC Fish Farm Technology
» GAA Welcomes Comments On Feed Mill Standards
» Rising Costs, Falling Demand Hit Catfish Farmers
» New Cooperation in Greek Aquaculture
» Catch Reportring Goes Electronic
» Chilean Salmon Farms Halved
» First MSC-Certified Facility in Russia
» Freshwater Catfish to Boost Farmers' Income
» Congress Addresses Tuna Resource Sustainability
» 60,000 Cod Raised in Berufjordur
» Only Small Increase in Peruvian Exports Expected
» Typhoon Hit Taiwan's Grouper Farmers Hard
» Skretting Opens Fish Feed Plant in Turkey
» Plans to Farm Blue Fin Tuna
» World Aquaculture Show: Cargill Introduces Hoplite
That's all for this week!
Ed.
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