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Organisation has been lobbying government ahead of transition period Countries producing food at standards considered illegal in the Isle of Man could gain access to the Manx market after Brexit. That’s according to the Manx National Farmers Union ahead of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union tonight. The body has been lobbying the Isle of Man to ensure a smooth transition for local farmers. Andrew Cooper is the … To continue reading Manx Radio ahead of Brexit day please click here  Recently updated by DEFA to include a cap and ‘up to’ grant rates.
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Friday 24th January 2020 12.45pm incident happened at approximately 11.30am 24/01/2020.
Killer dogs on the loose – second reported attack in two days
A farmer in Lezayre came across the dogs attacking his sheep earlier today. He described the dogs as large springer type dogs, one was liver and white in colour with a red collar and the second dog was a darker colour possibly … To continue reading Press release – killer dogs on the loose please click here News Release 21st of January 2020
In response to government receiving Professor Currans Climate Change ‘Impact’ report, Tim Johnston, President of the Manx NFU said;
“The Manx National Farmers Union has been clear with its position on Manx farming’s role in tackling climate change. Manx farmers are part of the solution, not part of the problem. The Manx NFU do support the higher ambition pathway of reaching net … To continue reading MNFU President response to Tynwald accepting climate change report please click here Multi drop dates for all Farm plastics. Date Venue Opening times 12th Nov 2019 DCS site Sunny Bank Foxdale 8:00 to 16:00 21st Nov 2019 Kerrow Moar Croft, Lezayre 8:00 to 16:00 10th Dec 2019 DCS site Sunny Bank Foxdale 8:00 to 16:00 7th Jan 2020 DCS site Sunny Bank Foxdale 8:00 to 16:00 4th Feb 2020 DCS site Sunny Bank Foxdale 8:00 to 16:00 13th Feb 2020 Kerrow … To continue reading 2020 plastic drop off dates please click here https://consult.gov.im/environment-food-and-agriculture/agriculture-strategy/
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Name:………………………………………………………………………………………………………… please click here Minister’s update on meat plant progress Good progress is being made towards creating a meat plant that better serves the needs of the Island, Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, says.
A new operating company, set up to run the plant at Tromode, meets for the first time on Thursday (January 25th) to plan the way forward.
The Isle of Man Meat Company Ltd … To continue reading DEFA Minister Mr Boot gives an update on the meatplant progress please click here Please find below the 2018 Plastics Collection and Drop Off points dates and times. Please note that the collection points are for bale wrap and farm plastics only – wood, building materials, tyres or fallen stock (this has happened in the past!) will not be accepted and must disposed of using alternative methods. Also, we have been asked to remind farmers to schedule drop offs as much as possible during … To continue reading 2018 farm plastic drop off points and dates please click here Please find below the 2018 Plastics Collection and Drop Off points dates and times. Please note that the collection points are for bale wrap and farm plastics only – wood, building materials, tyres or fallen stock (this has happened in the past!) will not be accepted and must disposed of using alternative methods. Also, we have been asked to remind farmers to schedule drop offs as much as possible during … To continue reading the 2018 Plastics Collection and Drop Off Points please click here |
 
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