Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Scottish firm fined £20,000 for flouting Manx fishing rules
A Scottish firm has been fined £20,000 after its vessel was found fishing illegally in the Isle of Man’s territorial waters last year.
The owner of the Star...
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Invasive worm species found on boats
An invasive non-native (INNS) worm species has been discovered on two boats in Ramsey after they were removed from the water for cleaning and maintenance.
The...
Friday, 13 October 2023
Animals Welfare Bill 2022: Views sought e-collar ban for cats and dogs
Views on a proposed ban on the use of electronic training collars (e-collars) for cats and dogs are being sought during a six week consultation.
There are...
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Awards celebrate those contributing to a sustainable future
Organisations contributing to a more sustainable Isle of Man were recognised today at the fifth UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards.
The awards celebrate those...
Thursday, 12 October 2023
‘Landmark herring catch’ follows new UK quotas
Local fishermen have started to catch herring in Manx waters thanks to new UK quotas that could enable a commercially viable Manx fishery for the first time...
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Manx king scallop fishery sees sustainability rating increased
The Isle of Man’s king scallop fishery, which opens next month, is now rated among the most sustainably managed in the British Isles by the Marine Conservation...
Thursday, 5 October 2023
Curraghs Wildlife Park: Rare gibbon born as part of European breeding programme
An extremely rare silvery gibbon has been born at the Curraghs Wildlife Park on the Isle of Man.
It is the third baby born to parents Slamet and Nakula since...
Thursday, 28 September 2023
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