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Isle of Man considers tougher fines for dog attacks on livestock

People are being asked to share their views on whether the Isle of Man should follow other parts of the British Isles in strengthening laws protecting farm...
Thursday, 21 May 2026

Planning Order marks major step towards conserving Douglas Head

Plans to protect the heritage of Douglas Head will see the Town and Country Planning (Douglas Head Conservation Area) Order 2026 laid before Tynwald in...
Wednesday, 22 April 2026

New Board members sought for Isle of Man abattoir

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is inviting applications for a Chair and Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to join the Board of Isle...
Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Isle of Man welcomes first calf on new cattle traceability system

The Isle of Man has marked a significant milestone for its farming community, as the first calf was registered on a new online identification and traceability...
Thursday, 5 March 2026

Further information on windfarm application published

Additional details from Orsted about the Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm application are available to read and download online. The next deadline for further...
Thursday, 5 February 2026

Bluetongue virus antibodies identified in Isle of Man cattle

The Isle of Man’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that Bluetongue (BTV) antibodies have been identified in a herd of cattle on a Manx farm. The...
Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Initiative supports farmers to boost sustainability

Farmers across the Isle of Man are taking practical steps to improve soil health and reduce carbon emissions, showing that sustainability, productivity and...
Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Still time to have your say on Mooir Vannin offshore windfarm application

The public consultation on the application to develop the first offshore windfarm in Isle of Man territorial waters closes on Tuesday 18 November 2025. The...
Monday, 3 November 2025

Tynwald receives DEFA plan focused on food, energy and the environment

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s (DEFA) plan for the year ahead, which sets out key actions to strengthen the Isle of Man’s food...
Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Vision for the future of transport in the Isle of Man

An exciting vision for the future of transport in the island has been published. The Isle of Man Government’s Transport Strategy looks forward to more...
Monday, 22 September 2025
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