Agriculture Related News
Bird flu restrictions lifted after no new cases
Restrictions placed on bird keepers in the west of the Island have been lifted after no new cases of avian influenza were identified this month.
A 10km...
Monday, 30 January 2023
Consultation launched into future of seafood industry
Views are being sought on a draft Fisheries Statement that sets out the aims and objectives for the Island's seafood industry and considers the future...
Friday, 6 January 2023
Great Taste Awards 2022: Manx Food and drink producers scoop global awards
Isle of Man producers have seen a record number of culinary creations win at the world’s most coveted food and drink awards, which are based entirely on...
Thursday, 4 August 2022
Knowledge Exchange Programme launched to help farming innovation
Farmers in the Isle of Man will be offered expert advice to help stay up-to date with the latest innovations, techniques and technology through a programme...
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival to showcase 70 local producers
Around 70 local producers will exhibit their mouth-watering creations at the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival in the Villa Marina Gardens in Douglas on 18...
Thursday, 2 September 2021
Woodlands Grant Scheme to boost carbon capture
Landowners will be incentivised to plant trees to help the Island meet its climate change goals after Tynwald approved the Woodlands Grant Scheme (WGS) last...
Monday, 26 July 2021
Manx Wildlife Trust to help deliver Agri-Environment Scheme
The Isle of Man Government has appointed Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) as its delivery partner for the Agri-Environment Scheme (AES).
Under the AES farmers can...
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Statement from the Planning Committee – Planning Application 20/01215/B
The Chair of the Planning Committee Martyn Perkins MHK has commented on public concern over plans to remove 25 Elm trees in St Marks to improve road safety.
Mr...
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Coronavirus fisheries support scheme extended
Qualifying seafood businesses and fishing vessel owners in the Isle of Man are to receive further financial support to help them navigate the continued...
Wednesday, 23 June 2021
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Ancient rights, which allow people to extract peat for fuel, have been revoked by Tynwald - in a bid to protect important carbon stores and reduce...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