CFPO IN THE NEWS
Fishing's five point plan
The CFPO lays out its pre-election stall. Read our priorities for the next UK government in full here.
Defra visits Newlyn
The CFPO hosted the Permanent Secretary for Defra for the first time.
An ecosystem approach for the perceived decline in pollack stock
The CFPO's White Paper on how an ecosystem approach could inform more intelligent management of pollack.
Setting the national security balance: food, energy & nature
Our latest white paper on striking a balance with fishing, MPAs and offshore renewables.
13/09/22: Five reasons why boulders are not the way to manage our fisheries and the marine environment
The CFPO set the record straight and share a reality check from the Cornish fishing industry perspective.
10/08/22: Cornish fishing industry lead the way for sustainable crawfish fishery
Cornish Fish Producers' Organisation increase the minimum landing size for crawfish to protect stock for future generations.
08/07/22: Floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
The Crown Estate has announced five areas of search for commercial-scale floating offshore wind development in the Celtic Sea and the CFPO is urging members to get involved in demonstrating the key areas of importance to the fishing industry.
17/06/22: FUEL PRICE CRISIS: A COLLECTIVE RESPONSE FROM THE FOUR SOUTH WEST FISH PRODUCER ORGANISATIONS
A letter to the Fisheries Minister, stressing the consequences for fishermen's livelihoods and the supply chain.
07/12/21: CFPO unveils new fishing apprenticeship scheme
A new fishing apprenticeship has been given the green light and prospective students looking for a career at sea will have the opportunity to start an 18-month Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship, a process which has been led by the CFPO.
05/03/21: CFPO announces statement of policies and aims for 2021 and beyond
The CFPO has responded to the 5.5 year 'adjustment period' within the Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) by issuing a forwards-looking statement of policies and aims covering 2021-2026.
15/10/20: CFPO Youth Board gives fresh perspective on future of fishing
A pioneering group of young fishermen from Cornwall engage Fisheries Minister Victoria Prentis and senior Defra officials in an open conversation as they begin to help chart a new course for future fisheries policy and management.