"Change is always a challenge, but farmers embrace change"
A public meeting is taking place tonight to discuss the possibility of harvesting methane gas as a means for generating renewable energy.
The meeting gets underway from 7.30pm at the Creg ny Baa tonight. (26 July)
Cornish energy company Bennamann is on Island, meeting with various government bodies and farmers.
If given the go-ahead, it's hoped the move would enable the agriculture sector to generate electricity and power their vehicles.
Paul Fletcher is the chair of the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group on the Isle of Man - he thinks the industry would embrace the technology:
College outlined 'fragile' financial position in letter to enterprise minister
'Stay cautious' after global disruption to Microsoft
Tiny percentage of government buildings have solar panels
Douglas East candidate says integrity of whole election has been cast into doubt'