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Fishing industry foresees ‘significant’ impact of Brexit, contradicting lawmakers’ view

FALKLAND ISLANDS
Friday, July 19, 2019, 21:50 (GMT + 9)

The impact of Brexit on the Falkland Islands' fishing industry could be “significant” according to the fishing industry, contradicting lawmaker MLA Roger Spink’s view in last week's Penguin News that there were measures that could be undertaken to mitigate the impact of potential tariffs. Fellow lawmaker MLA Teslyn Barkman, who takes the lead on the Brexit portfolio, has also responded sharply, commenting that MLA Spink’s opinions “should not be confused for the Government’s view.” The FIG Policy and Economic Development Directorate also indicated there were no easy solutions. In a letter to Penguin News this week Executive Secretary of the Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association James Bates points out the cost could be as high as £500k “for each of the si... FULL STORY

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India Telangana-MPEDA MOU set to boost aquaculture exports Jul 19, 03:10 Telangana is set to boost its export-oriented aquaculture, as the government is tying up with the Kochi-headqu... FULL STORY		Viet Nam Brands for panga fish 'urgently needed' to keep ahead of competition Jul 19, 02:20 Vietnam is facing an urgent need to build brands for its basa/tra (pangasius) fish, a big foreign currency ear... FULL STORY

Peru
Anchovy quota for direct human consumption set at 150,000 tonnes
Jul 19, 21:30
The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has set the maximum catch limit of anchovy (Engraulis ringens) for direct human consumption (DHC) corresponding t... FULL STORY

Spain
Fisheries sector celebrates entry into force of EU-Morocco agreement
Jul 19, 21:10
The Spanish Confederation of Fisheries (CEPESCA) has described as a relief for the fishing sector the announcement of the entry into force of the new ... FULL STORY

United Kingdom
Salmon farmer’s GBP 5.7m investment to protect stock and seals paying off
Jul 19, 19:00
Scottish Sea Farms has reported a significant reduction in ‘last resort’ seal shootings as its investment in rigid new pen netting systems... FULL STORY

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Malaysia Jul 19, 19:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Fishermen's association still against PSR project

New Zealand Jul 19, 19:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - LegaSea laments 'madness' of trying to manage NZ fisheries with property rights

United States Jul 19, 19:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Spinney Creek Shellfish files new aquaculture application

Canada Jul 19, 19:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Fish farm on Cape Breton reserve pairs up with Cooke Aquaculture

India Jul 19, 19:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Massive fisheries, aquaculture prog underway to boost fishing industry: Advisor Skandan

Spain Jul 19, 02:00 (GMT + 9):
	Galician fish beginning to rot after 9 days stuck at Mauritania border

Republic of Ireland Jul 19, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Shellfish company secures EUR 500,000 contract to supply Lidl stores in Spain and Portugal

Spain Jul 19, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Pescanova manages to close reproduction cycle of common octopus in captivity

Chile Jul 18, 22:30 (GMT + 9):
	Norwegian company will supply equipment to Australis for more than USD 11 million

Namibia Jul 18, 18:00 (GMT + 9):
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Chile Jul 18, 17:00 (GMT + 9):
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Mexico Jul 18, 16:40 (GMT + 9):
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Fishing industry foresees ‘significant’ impact of Brexit, contradicting lawmakers’ view
Falkland Is. The impact of Brexit on the Falkland Islands' fishing industry could be “significant” according to the fishing industry, contradicting lawmaker MLA Roger Spink’s view in last week's ...