What's in the issue

Cabinet secretary Mairi Gougeon looks back on her five years in charge of Scottish fisheries policy in our exclusive interview; West of Scotland and North Sea Nephrops FMPs out for consultation; Irish welcome for EU decision to increase mackerel TAC; and fears mount over diesel price increases and supply threats. Plus: living heritage in Somerset, where ancient net poles and fish weirs are still being worked – and your last chance to cast your votes in this year’s Fishing News Awards!