Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Warning after motorcyclists fined for illegal forest ride
Illegal use of motorbikes in the Island’s forests endangers the public and the environment and perpetrators will be prosecuted.
That is the message from the...
Wednesday, 3 January 2018
Help shape eco-friendly Island by taking part in consultation
The public is invited to help shape a more eco-friendly Island by taking part in a consultation on proposed changes to building control regulations.
The...
Friday, 22 December 2017
Temporary closure of Isle of Man’s king scallop fishery
The Isle of Man’s king scallop fishery is to close temporarily from Friday 22 December 2017 to Wednesday 3 January 2018, reopening on Thursday 4 January.
The...
Thursday, 21 December 2017
Minister unveils new energy efficiency project
A new Energy Efficiency Scheme to help residents and businesses reduce their fuel bills and use of fossil fuels has been announced by Geoffrey Boot MHK,...
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Tree Work Application process streamlined
DEFA introduces new policy document.
Changes to the way DEFA manages its responsibility for protecting trees are on the horizon.
The Tree Protection Act...
Monday, 11 December 2017
Poster campaign to promote importance of building control
A poster campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of building control and the role it plays in creating a safe environment has been launched.
The...
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
New commercial board to run meat plant
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has today, Monday 4 December 2017, announced that a new commercial board is being put in place to run the...
Monday, 4 December 2017
Marketing workshops for food and drink businesses
Food and drink businesses are invited to sign up for marketing workshops being run by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).
The workshops...
Monday, 27 November 2017
New way forward proposed for meat plant
The Isle of Man’s meat plant will continue to operate while the Government puts in place a strategy to secure its longer term future.
The Department of...
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Public urged to report poachers
Illegal fishing activity damages the Island’s economy and biodiversity and should be reported.
That is the message from the Department of Environment, Food and...
Monday, 13 November 2017