MNFU pleased with Royal and Southern
The success of the Southern and Royal Manx agricultural shows has provided a boost for the Island's farming industry at what's been a challenging time for it.
The view of the Manx National Farmers' Union, following the running of the Royal at the weekend and the Southern two weeks before that.
Thousands of people attended both in generally fine weather, meeting with local producers and speaking about and buying their food and drink.
MNFU General Secretary Belinda Leach says there are one or two major issues at the moment:
Emergency road closure in central Douglas
Storm Bram highlights need to progress sea defence schemes, says minister
Climate change referendum wasn't pragmatic, argues minister
No wider risk to public after 'isolated' scabies outbreak, says Manx Care
Yellow weather warning issued ahead of more coastal overtopping