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New Brexit minister David Davis urged to back fair and sustainable fisheries, food and farming

Last edited 14 July 2016 at 4:26pm
14 July, 2016

Greenpeace has joined over 80 organisations to call on David Davis, in his newly-appointed position as Secretary of State for Leaving the European Union, to ensure that fair and environmentally sustainable fishing, food and farming are a central component of the UK’s post-Brexit strategy.

Greenpeace UK’s Executive Director, John Sauven, said:

“Britain is in flux. But in the midst of such uncertainty the Government must come clean about whether it will safeguard environmental protections which have taken decades to develop. From science-led fishing quotas, to the protection of wildlife and habitats and sustainable farming – the Government must commit to not bartering away policies that promote healthier lifestyles, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Article tagged as: Brexit, CAP, CFP, David Davis, farming, fishing, food

Letter to David Davis MP

Last edited 14 July 2016 at 8:01am
Over 80 organisations have signed a letter to David Davies and Theresa May to stress the important implications of Brexit on food and farming.
File: 
application/pdf iconDavid_Davis_letter_FINAL.pdf
Author: 
Luke Massey
Year Published: 
14 July, 2016 - 08:00
Article tagged as: Brexit, climate, farming, fishing, food, oceans

Letter to David Davis MP

Last edited 14 July 2016 at 7:59am
Over 80 organisations have signed a letter to David Davies and Theresa May to stress the important implications of Brexit on food and farming.
File: 
application/pdf iconDavid_Davis_letter_FINAL.pdf
Author: 
Luke Massey
Year Published: 
14 July, 2016 - 08:00
Article tagged as: Brexit, climate, farming, fishing, food, oceans

Last edited 1 January 1970 at 1:00am
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The price of scallops - time to judge dredge?

Posted by Willie — 14 February 2013 at 12:44pm - Comments

‘Dredge’ is one of those evocative words that just doesn’t sound nice. When it comes to the seabed, the effects of dredging are certainly none-too-pleasant. That’s true whether it’s scouring out the seabed on purpose to remove sand and gravel, or using heavy metal fishing gear to churn up the sea floor to catch scallops that live in it. 

The trailer for the new series of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Fish Fight (which starts tonight at 9pm on Channel 4) shows quite graphically what dredging for scallops looks like. 

Article tagged as: dredging, fishing, food, hugh's fish fight, overfishing, scallops, seafood

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