Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Animal Welfare Bill: Views sought on guidance for pet owners
Views are being sought on proposed guidance for pet owners ahead of the strengthening of animal welfare laws on the Isle of Man this autumn.
The Animal Welfare...
Friday, 22 September 2023
Savouring sustainability at the food and drink festival
The Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival will return with the scent of delicious cuisine, sound of clinking glasses and best local musicians filling the Villa...
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
British Wool awarded Isle of Man wool contract
Sheep farmers will be welcomed into British Wool’s collective marketing scheme after the Isle of Man Government awarded them the contract to handle Manx...
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Isle of Man bees in safe hands as Harry meets Gary
A well-respected beekeeper who has spent more than 50 years helping protect the disease-free status of the Isle of Man’s rare honeybees has a new...
Thursday, 31 August 2023
New DEFA leader to take up role in September
Scott Gallacher has been appointed Chief Officer (CO) for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).
The department is dedicated to...
Wednesday, 30 August 2023
DEFA customer service survey launched
People that have interacted with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) in person or online in the last 12 months are being asked for...
Friday, 25 August 2023
National Glens now more accessible thanks to new virtual reality project
People of all physical abilities can now explore the Island’s National Glens from the comfort of their homes, thanks to a new immersive virtual experience...
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Great Taste Awards 2023: Eleven Manx products receive star ratings
The exceptional quality of food and drink produced on the Isle of Man has once again been recognised by experts at the annual Great Taste Awards.
In total 11...
Thursday, 17 August 2023
Planning system improvements proposed on Consultation Hub
Individuals, building owners, developers, and interest groups are invited to share views with Government on improvements to the planning system.
Changes are...
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Thousands receive free energy-saving upgrades
More than 2,000 homes have now installed free energy-saving upgrades as part of the Isle of Man Government’s Energy Efficiency Scheme (EES).
The EES launched...
Monday, 24 July 2023