Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.
There is so much more to fishing than just catching fish. Through real conversations with real fishermen, fishing experts and the people who write the rules, we'll help you navigate complex fishing regulations, be more safety-aware, keep up to date on market trends and much more. We'll also be scouring the UK coast for amazing stories from fishing families - connecting you to harbours, boats, and people, around the country. Fathom is brought to you by the Cornish Fish Producers' Organisation and funded by The Seafarers' Charity.
Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.
Fathom 9: Why are English fishermen being left behind?
This week on the Fathom podcast, Paul Trebilcock and Chris Ranford, interview two guests, sharing the voices of those who are still at sea, catching, landing and selling, and those working at a national and political level.
Fathom's first guest is Andrew Stevens, a fisherman who has been successfully selling his catch directly to a fishmonger for a number of years. Andrew discusses his experience with direct selling and offers guidance to those wanting to set up a direct selling business.
Fathom's second guest is Barrie Deas, Chief Exec of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO). Barrie explains that support packages have been provided by all of the Devolved Administrations (DAs) for their respective fishing fleets – offering much-needed security for fishermen in Scotland, N. Ireland and Wales. However, England is currently being left behind. Barrie discusses with Paul what the NFFO is doing to make sure fishermen in England are offered a support package and explains how fishermen can also put pressure on their local MPs.
Links
To see the letter that Paul Trebilcock sent to Secretary of State, George Eustice click here
To see the briefing note from the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) click here.