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Improving facilities for disabled anglers

Disabled anglers will have improved access to another of the Island’s reservoirs from this month.  The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA)...
Monday, 15 June 2015

Minister underlines importance of collaboration to protect queen scallop fishery

Fisheries colleagues from around the Irish Sea are working together to address the issue of depleted queen scallops stocks.  The Department of Environment,...
Friday, 29 May 2015

Dogs to be allowed into pubs and eateries

Dogs will be allowed into pubs and eateries at the operators' discretion as the Island demonstrates it is a 'dog friendly' destination. The Department of...
Friday, 29 May 2015

Community praised as Knockaloe future becomes clearer

The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture is praising the community for working with his Department to determine the future of Knockaloe Farm. Richard...
Monday, 18 May 2015

Entries invited for Isle of Man Chef of the Year competition

The search is on to find talented chefs with a passion for cooking fresh, seasonal and local ingredients.  Entries are invited for the Isle of Man Chef of...
Wednesday, 13 May 2015

Record year for sea temperatures around the Isle of Man

Sea surface temperatures recorded by the Government Laboratory show that 2014 was the warmest year on record. The sea surface temperature has been measured...
Friday, 8 May 2015

Tynwald asked to approve policies on sustainable development and responding to climate challenges

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture will ask Tynwald later this month to approve a pair of Council of Ministers' reports which identifies the...
Friday, 8 May 2015

Department plans to recoup cost of services provided to Meat Plant

Tynwald will be asked to approve an order updating the charging structure for services the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture provides to the Meat...
Thursday, 7 May 2015

Bees bringing economic buzz

The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture is praising the progress being made by beekeepers in improving the quality of the Island's honey bee...
Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Award-winning Manx chef to attend Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival

Celebrated Manx chef Colin Clague will be cooking up delights using local produce at this year’s Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival.  The popular festival...
Tuesday, 5 May 2015
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