Manx farmers are being consulted by the Departure of Agriculture on draft countryside management guidelines which could form the basis for all Government support payments in the future.
It would mean a complete change to the regulation and subsidy of the agricultural industry, rewarding good practice and stewardship of the land rather than paying farmers to produce food that ISN'T in demand.
DAFF Minister Phil Gawne says the industry won't be surprised by the Cross Compliance Standards:
'Unpleasant conditions' expected around the coasts during red weather warning
The red warning for coastal overtopping comes into force from 1pm
Net-zero policy on the Tynwald agenda today with motion calling for a referendum
MHK says result would inform future governments, but one party is not convinced
Storm Bram: Red weather warning to come into force later
We're told to expect 'severe' coastal overtopping this afternoon
Many homeowners under insured for re-building cost of property warns former underwriter
Malcolm Lambert says rising costs mean rebuilding a property isn't necessarily less than the market value
