Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Late arrival enchants visitors to Curraghs Wildlife Park
A new baby lemur is enchanting summer visitors to the Curraghs Wildlife Park.
The ring-tailed lemur was born in late July to two of the park’s resident lemurs,...
Thursday, 10 August 2017
Family fun at Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
There is fun for all the family at next month’s Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival.
The event – a celebration of the diverse range of high quality Manx...
Monday, 7 August 2017
Minister lauds Island’s food and drink industry after unprecedented awards success
Isle of Man food and drink producers are toasting their best ever year in Great Taste Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of the food industry.
The Guild of Fine Food has...
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
Licensing will protect valuable whelk stocks
Fishing for whelks is to be controlled across the whole of the Island’s seas to assist the sustainability of the species.
While there are restrictions on...
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
Free branding and packaging workshop for food and drink businesses
A free workshop will help food businesses understand the importance of getting branding and packaging right in today’s market place.
The event, on...
Monday, 31 July 2017
Accreditation scheme for arborists will drive up standards and assist public
The public will be assisted in choosing skilled contractors to carry out tree felling and maintenance work.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture...
Friday, 28 July 2017
Island offers plentiful opportunities for river anglers
The latest report on trout and salmon populations in Manx rivers shows that the Island continues to offer plentiful opportunities for local and visiting...
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Young adults represent Island with pride at UNESCO Biosphere forum
Three young adults will represent the Isle of Man with pride at the first ever UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Youth Forum.
The event, being held in Italy from...
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Advice follows diagnosis of Chalara ash dieback disease in ash trees
A disease that can prove fatal to ash trees has been detected in the Island for the first time, prompting a request to landowners to be vigilant and report...
Monday, 24 July 2017
Government’s marquee will show off range of services
Isle of Man food and drink will be showcased at the summer’s two major agricultural shows.
The Isle of Man Creamery and local food and drink businesses will be...
Tuesday, 18 July 2017