Agriculture Related News
Peat rights revoked to protect carbon stores
Ancient rights, which allow people to extract peat for fuel, have been revoked by Tynwald - in a bid to protect important carbon stores and reduce...
Monday, 27 July 2020
Steps in place to secure agriculture and food trade
The Isle of Man Government has contacted all Tynwald Members to seek agreement for an extraordinary sitting of Tynwald to ensure legislation, relating to the...
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Hedgerow cutting reminder
The Isle of Man Government is reminding the public that hedgerows, sod banks and verges are important refuges for wildlife and unless there is a health and...
Friday, 17 May 2019
Dog owners reminded to keep dogs under control in the countryside and nature reserves
Dog owners are being reminded that dogs must be kept on their leads on the Ayres National Nature Reserve (NNR) between 1 April and the 31 July. This is to...
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
The Stars Group sponsors the 2019 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
The Stars Group has been announced as the main sponsor for the 2019 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival.
This will be the third year that the e-Gaming...
Monday, 25 March 2019
Local food & drink businesses to fly the Island’s flag at the International Food & Drink Event 2019
The Isle of Man will be represented by eight local businesses at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2019.
Isle of Man Meats, Isle of Man Creamery,...
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Local food and drink producers invited to exhibit at major food and drink events
Local food and drink producers are being invited to exhibit at three major on-Island events this year.
The events include the Southern Agricultural Show, Royal...
Monday, 18 February 2019
Raise your glasses to Refill Isle of Man
A scheme to make it easy to obtain drinking water when on the move is launched in the Isle of Man today.
Refill Isle of Man encourages shops, cafes,...
Monday, 14 January 2019
Sponsors sought for 11th Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
Sponsors are being sought for the 11th Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival.
The festival, run by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA),...
Thursday, 10 January 2019
Illegal fishing: DEFA urges public to remain vigilant
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is asking for the public’s help in protecting salmon and sea trout by reporting illegal fishing...
Tuesday, 30 October 2018