Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Awards reflect increasing diversification in food, farm and fishing businesses
Increasing diversification across the Island’s farmers, food and fishing producers was praised at an annual awards ceremony held this evening...
Friday, 10 August 2018
Private sector housing condition survey 2018
The Isle of Man Government is carrying out a survey to gather information about the condition of the Island’s private sector housing stock.
Officers from the...
Thursday, 9 August 2018
Planning Application weekly publication list
In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for...
Friday, 3 August 2018
Another record-breaking performance from Island’s food and drink industry
This year’s Great Taste Awards were once again the showcase for a record-breaking performance by the Manx food and drink industry.
The awards – known as the...
Wednesday, 1 August 2018
Planning Applications - Publication List
In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for...
Friday, 27 July 2018
Farmers assisted with advance payment as dry weather continues
Farmers are this week receiving an advance payment from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) to support them with buying feed and bedding...
Thursday, 26 July 2018
Public reassured discolouration of sea water is natural phenomenon
The public are being reassured that patches of red sea water that have been spotted around parts of the Island over recent days – particularly at Douglas, Laxey...
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
New scheme to help low income households improve energy efficiency
Tynwald will be asked to approve a new scheme at its July sitting which aims to support low income households to improve the energy efficiency of their...
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
Nine new marine nature reserves to be created
The Isle of Man will have nine new marine nature reserves from 1 September 2018, bringing the total to 10.
The Island currently has one such reserve – Ramsey...
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
Government to take action on single use plastics in public service
The Isle of Man Government is taking action to reduce single use plastics within the public service.
The plan, which has been developed by the Department of...
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
