Environment, Food and Agriculture News
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
Vessel skipper fined for unlawful fishing in Manx waters
A further prosecution of a fishing boat skipper for unlawful fishing this week reiterates the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s commitment to...
Friday, 30 January 2015
Horse import licences go online
Horse import licences will be available online from Monday 2nd February.
The development is in line with the Isle of Man Government’s policy of making it...
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Island leading pan-Irish Sea moves towards queen scallop sustainability
The Island is spearheading work to find a pan-Irish Sea solution to protecting valuable stocks of queen scallops.
The Department of Environment, Food and...
Friday, 23 January 2015
Traceability tool a boost for food and drink growth strategy
The development of a test that could prove that food is Manx will add to consumer confidence in its consistently high quality.
A preliminary trial carried out...
Friday, 23 January 2015
Vessel skipper fined for illegal fishing
The prosecution of a fishing boat skipper for breaches of Manx regulations sends out a strong message to others who may flout the law, says the Department of...
Friday, 23 January 2015
Marine conference dedicated to eminent Manx naturalist
The public is invited to attend a conference that will celebrate the Island’s marine environment and expertise.
The Edward Forbes Bicentenary Marine Science...
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Consultation on measures to protect queen scallop fishery
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is consulting stakeholders and other interested parties over proposals for the future management of...
Monday, 22 December 2014
Take simple steps to good food hygiene
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is reminding people to take simple steps to avoid food poisoning this festive season.
Good food hygiene is...
Friday, 12 December 2014
Consultation on changes to the Countryside Care Scheme
The public is invited to comment on proposed changes to the Countryside Care Scheme.
The scheme supports farmers to become market-focused while helping them...
Tuesday, 9 December 2014