Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Isle of Man must take stance on climate change
The Isle of Man cannot use its small size as an excuse to take a back seat when it comes to addressing climate change.
Friday, 23 May 2014
Spotlight on local Manx produce
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is again offering local food and drink producers the chance to showcase their produce at two of the Isle...
Monday, 19 May 2014
A life saver for Manx fishermen
Specially designed life jackets are being issued to Manx fishermen as a result of a joint funding project by the Isle of Man Fishermen’s Mission, Department...
Monday, 19 May 2014
Wash hands after petting animals reminder
Parents are reminded that their children should wash their hands thoroughly after petting farm animals.
The reminder from the Department of Environment, Food...
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Youngsters tackle Angling for Beginner scheme
Staff from the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture and the Department of Education and Children’s Sports Development Unit teamed up with...
Friday, 9 May 2014
New website just the ticket for Curraghs Wildlife Park visitors
A new website – www.curraghswildlifepark.im/ – will allow visitors to the Curraghs Wildlife Park to book tickets and purchase memberships.
The feature is one...
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Government invites comment on uplands strategy
The public is invited to have its say on the future management of the Manx uplands.
The invitation follows the publication of a draft strategy compiled by a...
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
New Regulations planned for the 2014 Isle of Man Queen Scallop fishery
The Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture (DEFA) has published the results of its consultation on management measures for the Isle of Man Queen...
Friday, 4 April 2014
DEFA urges the Public to keep Dogs under Control in the Countryside
With Spring now upon us, dog owners are being reminded to be very careful to avoid the dangers of allowing their dogs off the lead on or near farmland, the...
Thursday, 3 April 2014
Prosecution for Illegal deposit and disposal of controlled waste
FPL Recycling Ltd has been prosecuted for unlicensed deposit and disposal by burning of controlled waste at their site off Stoney Mountain Road, Foxdale; as...
Monday, 31 March 2014