Environment, Food and Agriculture News
New one-stop guide to starting a food or drink business
A one-stop guide highlighting the assistance that’s available when starting or growing a food or drink business can be found online.
The Departments of...
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Tynwald asked to approve changes to the Countryside Care Scheme
Following a period of public consultation on the Countryside Care Scheme, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is taking its proposed...
Friday, 6 March 2015
Tynwald asked to approve camping permit fee
Campers using the Sulby Claddaghs will pay a £15 fee for a permit from this year if Tynwald gives the go-ahead.
Richard Ronan MHK, Minister for Environment,...
Thursday, 5 March 2015
Tynwald asked to support charge for return of stray dogs
Owners of stray dogs will be charged for their return if Tynwald gives its approval to the measure this month.
The Department of Environment, Food and...
Thursday, 5 March 2015
Public Notice: DEFA urges the public to keep dogs under control near farmland
Dog owners are asked to exercise caution when letting their animals off the lead on or near farmland.
Police are investigating an attack by a dog on a sheep...
Friday, 27 February 2015
Formal disease-free status for bees a boost for Island
The European Union has declared the Isle of Man officially free of the bee pest Varroa – an announcement that provides an important economic and environmental...
Monday, 23 February 2015
Scallop vessel skipper substantially fined
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s commitment to the protection of scallop fisheries in Manx waters was once again demonstrated in a...
Friday, 20 February 2015
DEFA focus on frontline services
Savings and efficiencies are enabling the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture to protect frontline services to the community, according to Minister...
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Fishing in a restricted zone nets a substantial fine
A person found to be illegally sea fishing with a net in a restricted zone was successfully prosecuted last week in the Magistrates Court.
Fisheries Officers...
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Tynwald asked to approve measures to enable seed exports
Tynwald will be asked to support measures that will enable local growers to export seed, providing a further boost to the Island’s economy.
There is no...
Thursday, 5 February 2015
