More environmentally friendly but don't last as long
Fence posts, provided by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, are better for the environment but don't last as long.
That was the admission from the minister yesterday who told the House of Keys they only have a life span of around 10 years.
It followed a question from Garff MHK Daphne Caine.
Geoffrey Boot admitted that the durability of the farming equipment has dropped in the last few years for health and safety reasons:
Demand in Keys for bus strike update
Questions range from housing to driverless vehicles
‘Five things about me’ forms designed to reassure dementia patients
'It's just little nuggets of information, that are actually really powerful'
Peel Town Commissioners dispute: Statement in full
The local authority issued a statement accusing one commissioner of making 'unfounded' personal attacks
Guidance on raising resilient teens and spotting the signs of worry and low mood
Isle Stand Up to Suicide hosting workshop at Keyll Darree tonight
Row emerges at Peel Town Commissioners over member's online claims
Local authority member says concerns over conflicts of interest "not being taken seriously"