National governments in the EU are to be given greater flexibility over the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops following a vote in the European Parliament today, which was passed with 480 in favour and 159 against.
Transport connections, review of coastal access and the Government’s renewable energy policy could have major impacts on the Isle of Wight’s rural businesses in 2015, says the CLA Director Isle of Wight Belinda Walters.
The second Isle of Wight Day at Westminster will give a selection of Island businesses a chance to market and promote themselves to a wide audience of travel and food media, key food buyers, business investors and MPs.
Although this Friday sees the end of production of bottles of milk under the 'I Love Isle of Wight Milk' brand, there are still other farms and outlets you can buy Isle of Wight milk from.
It’s sad to hear that jobs will be lost and Islanders won’t be able to continue to buy ‘I Love Isle of Wight Milk’, as the supermarket ‘milk price wars’ drives the dairy out of the market.
To celebrate Farmhouse Breakfast Week, West Wight Sports Centre, in conjunction with Natural Enterprise will be hosting a special free event on Saturday 1st February.