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:
Storm Dave to bring severe gales
Gusts up to 75mph expected on Saturday
Manx Care 'attempting to establish contact' with dental provider as patients face uncertainty
Smile Dental Care 'not currently providing services'
'Significant dredging works' in Douglas Harbour
Talks taking place over mitigation measures as sailing schedule disrupted
'Operational reasons' and tidal restrictions delay Heysham sailing schedule
Manxman's crossings held up overnight and throughout Good Friday
Coastguard team rescues two-year-old Jack Russell "Teddy"
Cliff technician winched down to collect him from Laxey cliffside
