Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Farm and Horticultural Improvement Scheme re-opens
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Farm and Horticultural Improvement Scheme (FHIS) from Monday 10...
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
'Managing Risk Reduction at Sellafield' - UK report catalogues failures
The declared policy of the Isle of Man Government is 'to seek the complete closure of Sellafield and to oppose the operation of any nuclear facility which is...
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Isle of Man Queenies awarded 'Protected Designation of Origin' status
The European Commission confirmed today that Isle of Man Queenies had been awarded European Union 'Protected Designation of Origin' (PDO) status.
Friday, 9 November 2012
Maryport fisherman pleads guilty to breaking fishing curfew
On Thursday 8 November George Southwell, skipper of the Maryport fishing vessel Sam Lewette II MT 123 appeared before the Deputy High Bailiff, Mrs Jayne Hughes...
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Minister Welcomes Committee Recommendations to Protect Baie ny Carrickey
Phil Gawne MHK, Minister for DEFA, today confirmed the designation of Baie ny Carrickey as the latest in a network of Isle of Man Marine Protected Areas. A new...
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Stop the importation of Ash trees
News of a devastating disease of ash trees being discovered in the UK and Ireland earlier this year is raising concern as to its potential threat to ash trees...
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
New Emergency Powers to Stop Disease of Ash Trees Spreading to Island
The Isle of Man Government has reacted swiftly to the threat to Manx trees from the fungal disease known as Chalara fraxinea which is causing ash dieback.
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Cross department co-operation agreed for river pollution incidents
The Environmental Protection Unit of the Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture have consulted with other government departments, the Isle of Man...
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Manx fishermen move into the digital age
Kate Beecroft MHK, Member for Fisheries, attended one of a number of training sessions put on for Manx fishermen and DEFA staff last week, to assist in the...
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
DEFA urges environmental awareness by saying 'Don't burn it!'
With Bonfire Night looming the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is raising awareness in respect of the burning of controlled waste.
It is known...
Friday, 19 October 2012
