Environment, Food and Agriculture News

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

Public consulted over further measures to eradicate cattle disease

The public is being consulted over the introduction of further measures to eradicate a disease that can kill cattle. Bovine viral diarrhoea is highly...
Monday, 13 November 2017

Reminder over licences after fines for illegal angling

Anglers must have a licence to fish the Island’s rivers and reservoirs. The reminder from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) follows...
Monday, 30 October 2017

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