CFPO IN THE NEWS
24/01/22: From deck to wheelhouse: new grant scheme available to support next generation of skippers
CFPO announces a new fund in partnership with MNWB that will enable a cohort of fishermen to develop higher-level skills to progress their fishing careers.
22/12/22: Southwest fishing industry suffers a £2 million loss as a result of poor EU-UK negotiations
CFPO CEO Chris Ranford reflects on the disappointing results of the December Council negotiations and the consequences for the Cornish fishing fleet.
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.