Environment, Food and Agriculture News
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
First dedicated mountain bike skills area opens
The Island’s first dedicated mountain bike skills area opened today at South Barrule Forest.
The facility will encourage people to be fit and healthy and use...
Monday, 10 July 2017
DEFA moves to further prevent costly disease spreading
Laws aimed at eradicating a disease that proves costly to the agriculture industry are being bolstered.
Farmers are required by law to undertake testing of...
Friday, 7 July 2017
Isle of Man taking part in fisheries discussions
The Isle of Man is continuing to take an active role in discussions about the future of fisheries policy, as the UK Government seeks to renegotiate its position...
Tuesday, 4 July 2017
Chefs show off excellence of Manx ingredients
The high quality of food in eating establishments demonstrates the Island is a special place to live, work and visit.
That is the message from Geoffrey Boot...
Friday, 30 June 2017
Business supplies top-quality local angling opportunities and global exports
The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture has paid a fact-finding visit to a business that supports the Island’s economy and is a large global...
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
Added benefit to Curraghs Wildlife Park membership
Membership of the Curraghs Wildlife Park now carries an additional benefit.
Those who join the park will be able to visit either Edinburgh Zoo or the Highland...
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Importance of enforcement emphasised as queen scallop catch limit set for 2017 season
The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture has emphasised the importance of enforcement in safeguarding the Island’s fish stocks for the...
Monday, 19 June 2017
Conference will promote Island and iconic sheep breed
A conference being held this autumn will attract delegates from around the world and put the Manx Loaghtan sheep in the spotlight.
The Island is hosting the...
Monday, 12 June 2017
Championing Manx produce
A newly-launched food label that clearly identifies produce as being Manx has been adopted for the first time by a local eating establishment.
The provenance...
Monday, 12 June 2017