Evidence gathering in support of sustainable Scottish inshore fisheries: work package (5) final report: improving market intelligence and fishery production co-ordination in Scottish inshore fisheries – a pilot study

Abstract

[Extract from Executive Summary] This work package builds on a broad brush scaling of the volume, composition and geographical disposition of inshore sector landings to inform examination of market linkages, identify supply chain weaknesses, and explore opportunities to increase producer prices – focusing on a small number of case study areas. Analysis has sought to identify opportunities and mechanisms by which the inshore sector might counter the disadvantages it routinely suffers due to its small-scale of operation and its geographic peripherality.