Agriculture Minister Phil Gawne says it may have been a bad year for turnips and potatoes – but the Island should be fine for bread for the foreseeable future.
Mr Gawne says poor weather and bad growing conditions meant many of this year’s Manx harvests have failed.
But he says the Island’s wheat crop, while poorer than usual, will provide enough flour to keep loaves being made on the Island.
He says it’s been a tough year for growers:
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Minister admits infrastructure is not in place to digitise process within this administration
Milan Vets extends farm services following feedback from clients
Services to continue beyond 1 November with update 'early in the New Year'
Just over half the vehicles examined were defective
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Health and care services meet at 'Home First' collaboration event
MCALS hosts Manx Care and third sector groups at The Roundhouse
Jason Roberts appointed as Clerk of Braddan Commissioners
Mr Roberts has been the Clerk to Port Erin Commissioners for 13 years