Agriculture Related News
Public asked to be vigilant with threat of Asian hornet to Island
The help and vigilance of the Manx public is vital to tackling the threat posed to the Isle of Man by Asian hornets, set out in a new action plan published by...
Tuesday, 1 May 2018
Curraghs Wildlife Park closed today following fire
The Curraghs Wildlife Park in Ballaugh will be closed today (Thursday, 26 April 2018) following a fire overnight.
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service was...
Thursday, 26 April 2018
Chamber of Commerce signs up to UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man pledge
Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce – the Island’s biggest business network – has signed up to the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man pledge. Chief Minister Howard Quayle...
Thursday, 26 April 2018
Chief Minister praises schools’ work with UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK is praising young people’s significant contribution to the Island’s future.
The Chief Minister announced that all 37...
Monday, 16 April 2018
End of dog licenses as microchipping becomes compulsory from 1 April
Paying for an annual licence to own a dog is to end on 1 April 2018 with a change in the law making it compulsory for owners to have their dog microchipped...
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
Environment ministers launch first ever British-Irish Invasive Species Week
The Isle of Man is taking part in Invasive Species Week 2018 which marks the first time all eight members of the British-Irish Council (BIC) have come...
Monday, 26 March 2018
Plans to extend habitat for rare grasshopper highlights Island’s unique biosphere
A small number of highland cattle are to be introduced to Langness with the aim of extending the habitat there for a rare species of grasshopper.
The Langness...
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
School pupils plant 5,000th tree for community woodland’s 10th anniversary
Pupils from Henry Bloom Noble Primary School have planted the five-thousandth tree at the Children’s Wood within the Conrhenny Community Woodland in...
Friday, 9 March 2018
King scallop statement Thursday 18 January
The Isle of Man is continuing to work with neighbouring jurisdictions to ensure its valuable king scallop fishery is sustainable.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle...
Thursday, 18 January 2018
BBC1 Countryfile star is celebrity guest at 10th anniversary Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
Adam Henson, a presenter of BBC1’s Countryfile, will be the celebrity guest at this year’s Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival.
The 10th anniversary event...
Wednesday, 3 January 2018
