DEFA Minister speaks at daily media briefing
The minister in charge of the Island's food industry insists Manx producers can make enough food locally.
Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffrey Boot has been outlining the support his department is offering to farmers, the fishing fleet and other producers during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak during today's daily coronavirus media briefing.
Mr Boot said agriculture can't be switched on and off, so support payments have been brought forward to ensure farmers have everything they need.
After Tynwald approved a package to help the fishing industry on Friday, Mr Boot explained why the assistance is vital:
The Isle of Man Creamery has added 1,200 new delivery customers as more Manx residents seek to have goods brought to their door rather than going to shops in person.
Findlay MacLeod from the creamery also revealed the organisation has had to take on five new employees in customer service and six delivery drivers to cope with demand.
He hopes the public continues to use this service after the pandemic:
Chief minister thanks residents for attending CoMin roadshows
Changes at prison after deaths, department says
Manx nature "isn't just for those who enjoy the outdoors"
No current plans for Sarah's Law on the Isle of Man
Regulator finds Manx Telecom not in breach of obligations following incident that affected 999 calls
Father skydiving to raise money for Alder Hey
