Environment, Food and Agriculture News
‘See it. Snap it. Send it’ call as DEFA continues the fight against Dutch elm disease
Photo Credit: Bill Dale
‘See it. Snap it. Send it.’
That is the call from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) as it asks the public...
Monday, 27 February 2017
Increase in deaths and injuries among livestock prompts appeal to dog owners
Photo credit: Bill Dale. Showing from left, Constable James Evans, Brian Brumby, President of the Manx NFU, David Cretney MLC, Member of DEFA responsible for...
Monday, 27 February 2017
PokerStars sponsoring the 2017 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
PokerStars is to be the main sponsor of the 2017 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival.
The festival takes place in the Villa Marina Gardens on 16 and...
Monday, 20 February 2017
Chance to have products stocked in airport shops and cafes
Manx food, drink and craft producers are invited to meet the operators of Isle of Man Airport’s shops and cafes.
Caterleisure Group wants to expand the range...
Thursday, 16 February 2017
New volunteers sought for Curraghs Wildlife Park
Do you have time to volunteer at one of the Island’s leading attractions?
The Curragh’s Wildlife Park is recruiting volunteers ahead of the busy summer...
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Invitation to exhibit at major food and drink events
Three major events will allow local food and drink producers to showcase their wares to thousands of customers.
The Department of Environment, Food and...
Monday, 13 February 2017
Department to seek expressions of interest in running meat plant
A private operator is to be sought for the Island’s meat plant in order to make it more competitive and save public money.
The plant, at Tromode, is run by...
Friday, 10 February 2017
Sea fishing licence fee review will benefit industry in long term
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is to develop a system of sea fishing licence fees that best reflects the value of the resource.
A new...
Thursday, 9 February 2017
Reservoir licence price frozen and more fish for 2017 to 2018 season
The 2017/18 reservoir fishing season promises to be plentiful for participants, with waters fully stocked and licence fees frozen.
Stocks of rainbow trout were...
Thursday, 9 February 2017
Curraghs Wildlife Park open for half term
The Curragh’s Wildlife Park is extending its normal half term opening by a week to encourage visitors from the UK, where school holidays differ.
Kathleen...
Wednesday, 1 February 2017