Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Accreditation opens up global market for local food business
A leading local food business has gained the coveted British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation.
Berries Isle of Man, luxury pudding makers and...
Monday, 21 March 2016
Invitation to exhibit at major food and drink events
Local food and drink producers are invited to showcase their produce at three major events.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is calling on...
Thursday, 10 March 2016
Rainbow trout ready for anglers
All six Island reservoirs will be stocked with high quality rainbow trout for the 2016 angling season, which opens on 10 March.
'This is excellent news for...
Monday, 7 March 2016
Minister holds talks with Scottish counterpart
The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture has held productive discussions with his counterpart in the Scottish Government.
Richard Ronan MHK met...
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Government seeks urgent resolution to house sale problem
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is setting up urgent talks with property vendors and mortgage lenders amid continuing difficulties being...
Monday, 30 November 2015
Island will benefit from collaborating with neighbours to safeguard natural resources
The Island will benefit from working with British-Irish Council member administrations to safeguard valuable natural resources.
That is the message from...
Monday, 30 November 2015
Wildlife Park chosen for prestigious breeding programme
The Curraghs Wildlife Park has been chosen to participate in a prestigious breeding programme for an endangered animal.
The Ballaugh park is to house a pair...
Monday, 30 November 2015
Political member will support food growth
The new political member of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture will assist in the delivery of the Food Matters strategy.
Geoffrey Boot MHK...
Thursday, 26 November 2015
Appointment key to food and drink growth
The appointment of a Food Business Development Manager will be vital to the growth of the food and drink sector.
Andrew Lees takes up the post this month,...
Friday, 13 November 2015
Blueprint for growth of £13 million industry
A blueprint for the security and economic growth of the fishing industry goes before Tynwald for approval this month.
‘Future Fisheries’ is a strategy for the...
Friday, 13 November 2015