Environment, Food and Agriculture News

A daily catch limit for king scallops, introduced in November, has helped to keep stocks sustainable. That is the message from the Department of Environment,...

The search is on to find the Isle of Man’s most forward-looking farmers and food producers. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is...

The Island’s Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture met his Northern Ireland counterpart for the first time today to discuss matters of mutual...

DEFA in conjunction with IOM Meats invites the agricultural industry to a briefing on the recently concluded review of options for the Meat Plant and to give...

Attendance at a major farming conference enabled the Island to forge closer links with neighbouring jurisdictions, understand the possible implications of...

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...

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...

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...

Alistair Breed is the new Director of Animal and Plant Health, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) has announced.  This position...

Jennifer Chance has been appointed Director of Planning and Building Control, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) has...