UK secures 2,000 tonnes Faroese quota

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Source: UK government

The UK fishing industry will gain over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in Faroese waters for 2025, following successful annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands

The deal, valued at approximately £5 million based on historical prices, gives UK fishermen access to a variety of species including 880 tonnes of cod and haddock, 575 tonnes of saithe, as well as redfish, blue ling, ling, flatfish and other species.

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