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Don't forget! If your business is working to support the industry’s longevity and health of Cornish waters, then you're eligible to enter the Great Cornish Food Awards. Deadline to apply is Friday.  We're sponsoring their Fishing for the Future Award: bit.ly/3UBX1Ql

Defra's running a series of events to discuss the next five draft fisheries management plans. There's an in-person event in Newlyn on Wednesday 27th November to discuss the Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays FMP. Do make sure you have booked your place via Eventbrite.

It was a pleasure to welcome Andrea Tomlinson, Executive Director of the New England Young Fishermen Alliance to Cornwall last month. We were struck by the similarities with the U.S and talks of an exchange trip in 2025 are underway.

The MMO are looking for active or recently retired (in the last 5 years) commercial fishermen who've landed Atlantic Herring, Horse Mackerel, Anchovy, Sardine, or Greater Silver Smelt to complete the survey. Your input will help shape the management plan: bit.ly/3CafzRn

Read our latest statement from CFPO Chairman, Paul Trebilcock: bit.ly/3Os3Xw1 It comes as there are mounting concerns from industry that there are zero signs an agreement is imminent over negotiations for a UK/EU fisheries agreement for 2025.

**Update on the conclusion of the year-end EU-UK TAC negotiations ***  The UK EU annual TAC setting process for 2025 fishing opportunities is now complete and a copy of the written record can be found here:  assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6756f92c…

Merry Christmas to all from the CFPO office!  Members we have posted your end of year newsletter. It includes notes on end of year negations, update on our science projects, a summary of 2024 and a look at 2025. Please do check your inbox for the digital version.

** REMINDER SCALLOPERS** A potential summer closure to the King scallop dredge fishery in ICES areas 7d and e has been proposed. The CFPO is forming a response and would welcome your input. Please call the office or email Chris to offer your feedback.

Can we address the issue of seafood sector labour shortages in 2025? PLEASE TAKE THIS SHORT SURVEY [20 mins] if you work or have worked in the UK fishing, aquaculture or processing sectors. Survey results go straight to Government + industry leaders. online.ipsosinteractive.com/mriweb/mriweb.…

Cornwall IFCA is consulting on the proposed Crustacean and Molluscan Fisheries Byelaw 2024. This will limit vessel sizes and storage in the district. Learn more and respond here before 13th February: bit.ly/4fUYwkG Members call us to add your comments to our feedback.

The Cornwall Community Quota Scheme trial began in 2024, distributing additional quota to 13 boats using various fishing methods. This boosted Dover Sole landings during tight quota restrictions, when prices are high at auction. Stay tuned for 2025 expressions of interest!

Delighted to support David Warwick, our Fishing Gear Innovation Manager, with his video training work alongside the Young Fishermen's Network 📽️ Find all the videos on the Young Fishermen's Network YouTube channel now: buff.ly/40vDzqR CFPO

Our revamped Kingfisher Info Bulletin App makes offshore hazard awareness even easier 🌊 Read more about the app update directly from users and our Kingfisher team on our website: buff.ly/41e23oF SFF CFPO

The EU reset deal - Cornish Fish Producers Organisation reaction cfpo.org.uk/the-eu-reset-d…

Cornish Fishing Under Attack: Betrayed by Westminster, Silenced by Extremists

In wake of the terrible EU UK Reset deal our CEO, and current chairman of the NFFO, Chris gave evidence to the house of Lords European Affairs Committee. The CFPO will stay close to this area of work and looks forward to the final report from the Lords European Affairs Committee.

Our brand-new episode of Fathom is out now! Chris Ranford catches up with Mike Cohen, NFFO CEO, after a year off from the fathom mic - they talk the good, the bad, and the ugly of the past 12 months. Listen here: fathomfishing.buzzsprout.com