Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Island benefits from attendance at farming gathering
Attendance at a major farming conference enabled the Island to forge closer links with neighbouring jurisdictions, understand the possible implications of...
Thursday, 12 January 2017
'Help choose food provenance label’ invitation
Members of the public are invited to help choose a food provenance label for the Isle of Man that will be launched this spring.
The label will be used to...
Monday, 9 January 2017
Tynwald asked to update animal importation laws
Manx law will formally reflect progress concerning the movement of pets between EU member states if Tynwald approval is given this month.
The introduction of...
Monday, 9 January 2017
Free training for local food producers looking to increase exports
Local food and drink producers seeking to boost off-Island sales are invited to take part in free training in how to gain SALSA certification, which is...
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
New Director of Animal and Plant Health
Alistair Breed is the new Director of Animal and Plant Health, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) has announced.
This position...
Friday, 23 December 2016
Director of Planning and Building Control appointed
Jennifer Chance has been appointed Director of Planning and Building Control, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) has...
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Entries invited for new Guide to Isle of Man Food and Drink
The latest Guide to Isle of Man Food and Drinkis expected to be the biggest ever.
An updated guide will be published by the Department of Environment, Food and...
Monday, 5 December 2016
Christmas offer to Curraghs Wildlife Park visitors
The Curragh’s Wildlife Park is welcoming visitors with a Christmas offer – half price admission in December and January.
It is also reminding visitors that its...
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Revised fees for disposal of fridges and freezers
Charges for disposing of a fridge or freezer at the Island’s civic amenity sites are set to increase with effect from Thursday 1 December.
A revised fees...
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Marketing workshops for food and drink businesses
Food and drink businesses are invited to sign up for marketing workshops being run by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).
The workshops...
Monday, 28 November 2016