Agriculture Related News
Nominations invited for 2017 Food & Farming Awards
The search is on to find the Isle of Man’s most forward-looking farmers and food producers.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is...
Monday, 23 January 2017
Industry meeting to discuss future options for the operation of the Meat Plant
DEFA in conjunction with IOM Meats invites the agricultural industry to a briefing on the recently concluded review of options for the Meat Plant and to give...
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Tynwald asked to update animal importation laws
Manx law will formally reflect progress concerning the movement of pets between EU member states if Tynwald approval is given this month.
The introduction of...
Monday, 9 January 2017
Free training for local food producers looking to increase exports
Local food and drink producers seeking to boost off-Island sales are invited to take part in free training in how to gain SALSA certification, which is...
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
Entries invited for new Guide to Isle of Man Food and Drink
The latest Guide to Isle of Man Food and Drinkis expected to be the biggest ever.
An updated guide will be published by the Department of Environment, Food and...
Monday, 5 December 2016
Marketing workshops for food and drink businesses
Food and drink businesses are invited to sign up for marketing workshops being run by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).
The workshops...
Monday, 28 November 2016
Sponsors sought for Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
Sponsors are sought for the award-winning Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival.
The festival, run by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture...
Monday, 28 November 2016
Public Notice: Public asked to be vigilant after illegal tree felling
The public is asked to be vigilant and report suspicious activity in the Island’s forests, plantations and glens.
The request comes after a number of...
Monday, 7 November 2016
Secretary of UNESCO Man and Biosphere programme visits Island for formal inauguration
The Secretary of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere programme will formally inaugurate the Isle of Man into the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
At an event at...
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Public invited to take part in food provenance label focus groups
Members of the public are invited to take part in focus groups being held to consider a food provenance label for the Isle of Man.
The label will be used to...
Tuesday, 25 October 2016