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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
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