Underutilised species workshop

13 seafood processing companies attended a BIM workshop in Clonakilty this month to learn about the potential of underutilised species such as spurdog, megrim and ray. With the challenge of reducing stocks, BIM is working with industry to explore opportunities for these species.

€6.6M investment secured by fishers to date under EMFAF

Investments of €6,658,032 have been secured by fishers since 2024 under the Sustainable Fisheries, Small Scale Coastal Fishers and Inshore Fleet Economic Assessment schemes.

BIM conference provides insights on business growth and succession planning

Business leaders from seafood, agriculture and other sectors took to the stage this week to share insights and experience at BIM's Business Growth and Succession Planning conference.

New business intelligence report provides seafood industry insights

Adaptation strategies explored at BIM/ IFA Aquaculture mussel industry workshop

BIM and IFA Aquaculture are hosting a two-day workshop (Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 February 2025) for Irish mussel farmers, bringing together a range of experts on the sector from BIM, the Marine Institute, SFPA, Bord Bia, Marine Stewardship Council and academia.