Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Plans to extend habitat for rare grasshopper highlights Island’s unique biosphere
A small number of highland cattle are to be introduced to Langness with the aim of extending the habitat there for a rare species of grasshopper.
The Langness...
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
School pupils plant 5,000th tree for community woodland’s 10th anniversary
Pupils from Henry Bloom Noble Primary School have planted the five-thousandth tree at the Children’s Wood within the Conrhenny Community Woodland in...
Friday, 9 March 2018
Changes proposed to commercial sea fishing licence fees
Changes are being proposed to licence fees for commercial fishing within the Isle of Man's territorial seas.
Interested parties are being asked to give their...
Monday, 5 March 2018
Primary pupils explore perils of plastic
The perils posed by plastics are being explored by pupils at Victoria Road Primary School.
To recognise the harm plastics cause to marine life, Year 2...
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Primary pupils’ plastics pledge
An Island primary school has plastics in its sights as it strives do its bit for the planet.
Pupils at Ashley Hill Primary have taken up the challenge to...
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Invitation to exhibit at major food and drink events
Three major events will allow local food and drink producers to showcase their wares to thousands of customers.
The Department of Environment, Food and...
Monday, 19 February 2018
Good progress on issues of common interest at meeting of Environment Ministers from the UK’s Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
Ministers and senior officials from UK Overseas Territories (OTs) and Crown Dependencies (CDs) travelled to the Isle of Man last week to discuss the future of...
Monday, 12 February 2018
New Isle of Man sea fisheries licence suspension policy
Following the recent decision to lift the requirement for licenced vessels to report for a daily catch inspection, the Department of Environment, Food and...
Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Price freeze means angling is attractive and affordable
A price freeze for 2018/19 means it is as inexpensive as ever for residents and visitors to fish the Island’s scenic and well-stocked reservoirs.
The reservoir...
Monday, 5 February 2018
Environment Ministers from the UK’s Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies meet in Isle of Man
Ministers and senior officials from UK Overseas Territories (OTs) and Crown Dependencies (CDs) will travel to the Isle of Man next week to discuss the future of...
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
