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The Manx NFU works for a strong agricultural economy on the Isle of Man and to preserve the beautiful Manx environment. We represent farmers from the majority of farm businesses on the Island.
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I Love ManxChef Competition Launched

Manx NFU Vice President Ray Craine, Relish's Kathryn Sentence and DAFF Minister Phil Gawne MHK launch I Love ManxChef

I Love Manx, the joint campaign that champions the providers of quality local produce and raises awareness of food and farming related issues has launched the I Love ManxChef competition. The competition is aimed at all talented cooks who love cooking with Manx produce, to show just how versatile and delicious local food is.

To find out how to more and to get an entry form:
Please click here

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'Ladies night' Countryside Care Scheme Workshop proves a success
ladies night chocolates
An extra Countryside Care Scheme workshop, organised by the Manx National Farmers' Union in conjunction with the Isle of Man Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry was packed out recently by an invited audience of ladies only.

The event held at the Glen Helen Hotel on Tuesday 31st March attracted over 60 ladies involved in Manx agriculture. It was an interactive session, with lively question and answer sessions and ample opportunities to ask specific business questions to DAFF field officers.

A steady supply of chocolate helped to make the discussions more palatable.

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Dog owners warned to keep their pets under control
The Manx NFU is backing farmers on the Island who have been experiencing problems with dogs worrying sheep and other livestock.

Under current Manx law, The Dog Act, allows farmers the right to shoot on sight any dog that is attacking or worrying livestock. However, many farmers are reluctant to do this and in many cases they find the evidence after the event rather than catch the culprit in the act.

Uncontrolled dogs are a particular concern during peak lambing season where the stress caused to pregnant ewes can lead to abortions and still births  in addition to any immediate damage caused.

Advise from the Manx NFU to its members experiencing any problems with dogs on their land is to:

* In the first instance contact the Police who have powers to investigate any attacks.

* Remember that you are legally entitled to shoot dogs, but only if you catch them          
   worrying or attacking livestock.

* If farmers catch the dog that they think is responsible the Police can involve a vet who 
   can administer emetics to make the dog sick. If the dog vomits wool this can be used as
   evidence for Police to proceed in action against owners.

* If the dog and owner can be identified farmers are entitled to pursue a compensation
   claim.

Full copies of the Dog Act are available from the Union office. A legal advice service is also available to members.

General Secretary, Belinda Leach, has followed up this matter by alerting members of the public to their responsibilities as dog owners through local media.

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Biggest changes to face Manx Agriculture approved byTynwald
The Isle of Man Governments' proposed changes to agricultural funding on the Isle of Man have been approved by Tynwald. The consultation process has taken over three years and has closely involved the Union. Our members have been instrumental in shaping the proposals, the final bill had Union backing and is viewed by Manx NFU's Council as the best, and only deal, on the table to provide a future in farming on the Island.

For full details of the Countryside Care Scheme

Please click here
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Having a field day
Two hundred and fifty gallons of paint have been poured into a message of thanks from members of the farming industry.
 
Members of the agricultural community spent a week creating the slogan 'Thanks for Choosing Manx' on a field at East Baldwin. The 44 metre high lettering was visible from the mountain road thanking the public for buying local produce.

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Andersons - Study into the Future Support Structure of Manx Agriculture
Francis Mordaunt of Andersons - the farm business consultants presented his final report, commissioned by the Manx NFU to an audience of farmers and others involved in the Manx Agricultural industry on 18th December 2007.

To download a copy of the final report please follow the link to the Department of Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry.

Please click here
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Isle of Man farmers face up to 'Bluetongue'
This threat to animal health is being described by the President of the Manx NFU as "an inconvenient truth of global warming." Bluetongue was historically found in tropical and subtropical regions but has been spreading across Europe and has now reached the UK. Manx farmers are being reminded how to spot the disease.

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Foot and Mouth Disease Update
The Manx NFU has been keeping up-to-date with the events in the UK regarding the isolated outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease.

For the latest information and updates from DAFF please use the link below
http://www.gov.im/daff/footandmouth.xml

For specific advice for Manx farmers and hauliers Please click here


Slogan's sought
Do you have a way with words and an eye for design? The Union is looking for catchy slogans for its next car sticker and the ongoing I Love Manx Campaign.

 Send your ideas to Amanda Griffin in the Union office. amanda@manx-nfu.org



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