Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Consultation over seismic survey regulations
Industry, environmentalists and the wider public are invited to comment on draft regulations governing seismic surveys carried out in Manx waters.
Seismic...
Monday, 17 October 2016
Isle of Man participates in queen scallop consultation
The Isle of Man is among fisheries administrations conducting a public consultation on future management measures for the queen scallop fishery outside Manx...
Friday, 14 October 2016
Measures to ensure sustainability of king scallop fishery and introduction of inshore marine zoning plan
Measures are being introduced to ensure the sustainability of the Island’s king scallop fishery.
From the start of the 2016/17 season on 1 November, the number...
Monday, 10 October 2016
Record attendance at Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
A record 10,000 people attended the 2016 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival – beating the previous record by nearly 3,000.
The event, held in the Villa...
Thursday, 29 September 2016
Workshop assists Great Taste Award entrants
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is again encouraging local food and drink producers to enter the industry’s top accolades by holding...
Thursday, 22 September 2016
Talented chefs show off finest local produce
Chefs took the finest Manx ingredients and turned them into tasty dishes before a knowledgeable audience yesterday (Sunday).
Zaneta Krol, of Haworths...
Monday, 19 September 2016
His Excellency opens new attraction during visit to Curraghs Wildlife Park
His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor has formally opened an enclosure for two of the Curraghs Wildlife Park’s newest inhabitants.
Silvery gibbons Slamet and...
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Ministers welcome major conference of beekeepers
A major gathering of beekeepers in the Island next week reflects well on its environment and brings economic benefits.
The Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders’...
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Enjoy street food, music and demonstrations at festival evening session
Enjoy street food, a bar, live music and food and drink demonstrations.
That’s all on offer at Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival’s Saturday evening...
Monday, 12 September 2016
Robinson’s sponsors new children’s marquee at festival
The Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival will be even more family-friendly this year.
The festival – run by the Department of Environment, Food and...
Monday, 5 September 2016
