Environment, Food and Agriculture News
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
Isle of Man trials new fisheries data management system
Staff in the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s Fisheries Directorate are trialling a new fisheries data management system before it is adopted...
Friday, 2 June 2017
Young adults invited to represent Island at UNESCO Biosphere forum
Young adults are invited to apply to represent the Isle of Man at a major global youth forum discussing sustainability.
The event, being held in Italy from...
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Agreement on marine mammal conservation extended to Island
An international agreement on whale, dolphin and porpoise conservation has been extended to the Island – complementing the excellent work already being done...
Friday, 19 May 2017
Department to invite formal tenders for running meat plant
Formal tenders are to be sought from operators wishing to run the Island’s meat plant or to provide equivalent services from alternative on-Island...
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Show your support for local food and drink with a sticker
Show your support for Isle of Man food and drink as you travel around the Island and further afield.
That is the invitation from the Department of...
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Dog owners reminded to clean up after their pets
Dog owners are reminded it’s an offence not to clean up after their pets while out walking.
The reminder comes as legislation making it compulsory to...
Monday, 15 May 2017
Brexit and environment challenges discussed at Environment Ministers’ meeting
The Island’s Environment Minister has welcomed the opportunity to engage with opposite numbers from the UK’s Overseas Territories and Crown...
Friday, 5 May 2017
Distinctive label will help Manx produce stand out from the crowd
Manx produce will stand out from the crowd thanks to a new food label launched today.
The provenance label, featuring the outline of the Island and the Three...
Thursday, 4 May 2017