Environment, Food and Agriculture News

Children taught about environmental impact of plastics at annual Trees for Life event

Six of the Isle of Man’s primary schools took part in the 11th Trees for Life planting event last week (6 and 7 March), at the Children’s Wood in Conrhenny...
Monday, 11 March 2019

Government launch Brexit checklist for Isle of Man food manufactures

The Isle of Man Government has launched an online Brexit checklist for Isle of Man food manufacturers. The checklist, which has been produced by the Department...
Thursday, 7 March 2019

Public consultation launched on new Agricultural Strategy

The Isle of Man Government is seeking views from members of the public on a new strategy for the Agriculture sector.  The proposed strategy’s overarching aim...
Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Unified action to tackle marine litter

Members of the British-Irish Council have pledged to take further, collaborative action to tackle marine litter.  At a Marine Litter Symposium, hosted by the...
Friday, 22 February 2019

Local food and drink producers invited to exhibit at major food and drink events

Local food and drink producers are being invited to exhibit at three major on-Island events this year. The events include the Southern Agricultural Show, Royal...
Monday, 18 February 2019

2019/20 Reservoir Angling Season Announced

The 2019/20 reservoir angling season will begin on Sunday 10 March.  This year’s licence prices will remain the same at £208 for adults and £78.80 for young...
Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Nominations invited for 2019 Food, Farming & Fishing Awards

The search is on to find the Isle of Man's most forward-looking food, farming and fishing producers. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA)...
Monday, 4 February 2019

Launch of biosphere badge for Girlguiding Isle of Man

Girlguiding members will demonstrate their commitment to a bright future for the Isle of Man by working towards a new badge celebrating UNESCO Biosphere Isle of...
Thursday, 31 January 2019

Raise your glasses to Refill Isle of Man

A scheme to make it easy to obtain drinking water when on the move is launched in the Isle of Man today. Refill Isle of Man encourages shops, cafes,...
Monday, 14 January 2019

Sponsors sought for 11th Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival

Sponsors are being sought for the 11th Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival.  The festival, run by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA),...
Thursday, 10 January 2019