Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Catch limits in place for start of king scallop fishing season
Catch limits and other controls to prevent over-fishing will be rigorously enforced when the king scallop season opens in Manx waters on Wednesday (1st...
Monday, 30 October 2017
New trails and activities for Island’s forests
The Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), has mapped out mountain bike...
Thursday, 26 October 2017
Food label and Butcher’s Charter help shoppers pick out Manx produce
A new food provenance label and a Butcher’s Charter are helping shoppers to identify Manx produce on shop shelves, boosting the economy.
The provenance label,...
Monday, 23 October 2017
Sponsors sought for extra special 10th Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
Sponsors are sought for the 10th anniversary Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival.
The festival, run by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture...
Monday, 23 October 2017
Warning not to touch Portuguese Man of War
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is warning those using beaches not to touch Portuguese Man of War washed up this week.
Local beachcomber...
Thursday, 19 October 2017
Bank project will encourage greater use of forest
Volunteers from the Isle of Man Bank are back at a popular beauty spot carrying out enhancements this week.
Bank staff are working with the Department of...
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Quality, variety and versatility of Manx produce showcased at chef finals
The quality, variety and versatility of Isle of Man food and drink were showcased at the Isle of Man Chef of the Year and Student Chef of the Year...
Monday, 18 September 2017
Tasty Saturday evening line-up for Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
Street food, beer, cider and cocktails, music, demonstrations and the first ever hotdog-eating contest mean there will be plenty to enjoy on the Saturday...
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Success for breeding programme with arrival of baby gibbon
A baby silvery gibbon has been born at the Curraghs Wildlife Park – a year after an adult pair were imported as part of a prestigious breeding...
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Department evaluates tenders for running of meat plant
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has received a number of formal bids from would be operators of the Island’s meat plant.
The Department...
Tuesday, 5 September 2017