Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Scan for plan initiative
The public can now use smartphones and tablets to be directed to details of planning applications posted around the Island.
Yellow notices are erected at sites...
Monday, 29 June 2015
Work continues to understand economically vital fisheries
Work that is leading to a better understanding of sea fisheries will continue following the re-appointment of Bangor University as external scientific...
Monday, 22 June 2015
Student chefs taste success with Manx produce
Student chefs are proving themselves in a competition highlighting the versatility of Manx food and drink.
Hospitality and Catering students at the Isle of...
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
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