Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Sustainability training workshops for businesses
Businesses in the Isle of Man are being offered training that will help them adopt more sustainable practices.
Sustainable Mann workshops will run in September...
Monday, 11 July 2022
Toolkit will help businesses become more sustainable
A new online sustainability toolkit will help businesses in the Isle of Man adopt sustainable practices.
‘Sustainable Mann: A Practical Guide for...
Thursday, 30 June 2022
Marine Nature Reserve and wildlife spotting guides will help people explore our Biosphere
Children, families and nature enthusiasts can take advantage of illustrated wildlife spotter sheets and information leaflets to help them learn all about the...
Monday, 27 June 2022
Consultation launched into Draft Area Plan for the North and West
Engagement is being sought on the Draft Area Plan for the North and West, which is available from today (Friday 24 June) to view and download.
A consultation...
Friday, 24 June 2022
Schools to celebrate UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man
Schools are to explore and celebrate the Isle of Man’s UNESCO Biosphere status with a special week of activities.
The Isle of Man is the only entire nation...
Monday, 20 June 2022
Joint statement issued on behalf of the Isle of Man Government, Isle of Man Constabulary, the Auto-Cycle Union, and Manx National Farmers Union
Visitors and locals are urged to use greenlanes appropriately – do not to ride away from designated tracks, on open hill land, plantations or disturb livestock...
Wednesday, 8 June 2022
Wildlife experts inspect Douglas pontoon for invasive species
A group of wildlife experts has carried out a rare dive in Douglas harbour to examine a floating pontoon for potentially costly and damaging invasive...
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Plan to develop a thriving scallop fishery for future generations
A plan that will see fishermen, producers and marine scientists co-manage the Isle of Man’s multi-million pound king scallop fishery will be a first for the...
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Plea for plant lovers to avoid poisonous slug pellets
Plant and vegetable growers are asked to avoid using poisonous slug pellets to protect their gardens and allotments, due to the risk they pose to wildlife and...
Thursday, 19 May 2022
Curraghs Wildlife Park review to set long-term objectives
A review of the Curraghs Wildlife Park (CWP) will be carried out this summer to identify a set of long-term and sustainable goals for the popular family...
Tuesday, 17 May 2022