Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Isle of Man Food & Drink festival promises to be biggest and best yet
The eighth Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival promises to be the biggest and best yet.
The popular festival takes place at the Villa Marina Gardens on...
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Record wins for Island in food industry 'Oscars'
Local food and drink producers have won a record number of Great Taste Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of the food industry.
The Guild of Fine Food, which runs the...
Friday, 29 July 2016
Shoppers seek out local food and drink
Shoppers actively seek out Manx food and drink and are increasingly opting for convenience, a survey has revealed.
The survey, commissioned by the Department...
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Views sought on extension of fisheries trial
The public is being asked whether a trial closure of a bay to all but a limited number of lobster and crab fishermen should continue.
Lobster and crab are...
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
DEFA seeks to simplify notification of cattle deaths
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is seeking to make it easier for farmers to notify it of cattle deaths.
Under the Bovine...
Monday, 18 July 2016
Christmas tree shortage highlights business opportunity
A shortage of suitably sized Christmas trees in the Island’s plantations is highlighting a potential business opportunity for private growers.
The Department...
Monday, 11 July 2016
Blueprint for managing the landscape for generations to come
A blueprint for managing the Island’s unique and diverse landscape for generations to come has been published by the Department of Environment, Food and...
Friday, 8 July 2016
Strategy means Island will be better prepared for flooding and coastal erosion
The first ever National Strategy on Sea Defences, Flooding and Coastal Erosion goes before Tynwald for approval this month.
The strategy means the Island is...
Thursday, 7 July 2016
Public consulted over measures to ensure king scallop sustainability
The public is being asked for its views over proposals to improve the sustainability of the Manx king scallop fishery.
The king scallop season runs from...
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Events celebrate importance of marine reserve
Nine days of events will celebrate the importance of the Ramsey Marine Nature Reserve.
The reserve was established five years ago by the Department of...
Thursday, 30 June 2016
