Environment, Food and Agriculture News
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
Food & Drink businesses complete marketing masterclass
Nine Isle of Man food and drink businesses have successfully completed a series of marketing masterclasses designed to boost their brand and find new...
Tuesday, 17 May 2022
Entries invited for UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards
Individuals and organisations are invited to enter the 2022 UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards, which will celebrate the benefits of working together for a...
Monday, 9 May 2022
Enhanced support for residents making their homes more energy efficient.
Enhanced support for residents making their homes more energy efficient
Following feedback, changes to the Green Living Grant Scheme (GLGS) have been...
Monday, 9 May 2022
UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man launch Young Nature Writer competition
Young people are invited to put pen to paper to help celebrate the Isle of Man’s unique natural environment and rich wildlife in a competition that will see...
Monday, 2 May 2022
Food & Drink producers team up to the fly Manx produce flag in UK
Three local food and drink businesses will team up and fly the flag for Manx produce at one of the UK’s largest trade shows this month.
The three-day Farm Shop...
Thursday, 14 April 2022
Blue Carbon project launched to help fight climate change
A year-long pilot project will see expert scientists explore the role the Isle of Man’s marine and coastal environment can play in the fight against climate...
Monday, 21 March 2022