Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Charity event to help highlight single-use plastics
The threat to the environment posed by single-use plastics is highlighted at a charity event being launched tonight (Friday).
UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man...
Friday, 30 November 2018
Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival boosts local economy
Recent findings estimate that the annual Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival is now worth £298,000 to the local economy.
According to an Exhibitor and...
Monday, 26 November 2018
Illegal fishing: DEFA urges public to remain vigilant
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is asking for the public’s help in protecting salmon and sea trout by reporting illegal fishing...
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Measures agreed for 2018/19 king scallop season
The Island’s Scallop Management Board (SMB) has made recommendations to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on the management of the forthcoming...
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
Contributions to sustainability recognised at inaugural UNESCO Biosphere Awards
Contributions towards the Island’s sustainability were recognised at the first UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards, held today (Monday).
Geoffrey Boot MHK,...
Monday, 8 October 2018
Tynwald asked to consider drought relief scheme to help farmers
Tynwald is being asked to consider a £1.2 million scheme of grants to help farmers who have been affected by a cold and wet spring followed by one of the...
Thursday, 4 October 2018
Marine Nature Reserves go live
Following on from the initial announcement back in July, the Government has now confirmed the introduction of nine new Marine Nature Reserves (MNRs), bringing...
Thursday, 27 September 2018
Island achieves huge step towards eradication of serious cattle disease
The Government has announced that for the first time since 2013 the Island is now free of animals persistently infected with a serious disease which has been...
Thursday, 27 September 2018
Manx queenies voted Isle of Man's new national dish
Manx queenies have been crowned as the Isle of Man’s new national dish following a public vote.
The poll was run over a four month period by the Department of...
Monday, 17 September 2018
Record attendance at Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
Over 10,000 people attended the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s 2018 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival – a new record – beating last...
Monday, 17 September 2018