The end of Manx fruit and veg production?

[Amadeus]

I doubt Shoprite closing would be the sole reason for this:

MNFU says acquisition had massive impact on sector

The Island's fruit and vegetable production is on the brink of collapse, according to the Manx National Farmers' Union.

It's claiming demand has fallen since Shoprite announced it was being taken over by Tesco.

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/shoprite-closure-could-see-end-of-manx-fruit-and-veg-production-warns-union/

If only there was someone who could do something about it, like, I don't know, a local politician?

https://www.facebook.com/ManxRadio/posts/pfbid02JSo1Vy1veXiUD9sHNCgAYMCtPctRjoYfAZGbEmkg8Wmaq4xJao927BDBrWk6siMRl

[finlo]

Its all lies Tesco are are saviour!

[Bill1977]

Agriculture and food produce is an area where the IOM could be really strong. We have enough agricultural land and as we are ‘behind’ the UK and the US our production methods are still quite organic.

[Non-Believer]

Lots of our agricultural land has more value as, if not already earmarked for, building development.

[Albert Tatlock]

I don't know why so many people rave about Manx veg...personally I find it pretty damp, limp and poor quality.

[Barlow]

  

4 minutes ago, Albert Tatlock said:

I don't know why so many people rave about Manx veg...personally I find it pretty damp, limp and poor quality.

But you'd literally fight for it if there was a world food shortage. As Philly Gawne said, if we don't give the farmers (landowners) lots of money they won't be able to grow food and then we will all die. Although in fairness, lots of the land is being sold for housing so it doesn't really matter anymore.

19 minutes ago, Non-Believer said:

Lots of our agricultural land has more value as, if not already earmarked for, building development.

 

 

 

[cissolt]

2 hours ago, Amadeus said:

I doubt Shoprite closing would be the sole reason for this:

MNFU says acquisition had massive impact on sector

The Island's fruit and vegetable production is on the brink of collapse, according to the Manx National Farmers' Union.

It's claiming demand has fallen since Shoprite announced it was being taken over by Tesco.

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/shoprite-closure-could-see-end-of-manx-fruit-and-veg-production-warns-union/

If only there was someone who could do something about it, like, I don't know, a local politician?

https://www.facebook.com/ManxRadio/posts/pfbid02JSo1Vy1veXiUD9sHNCgAYMCtPctRjoYfAZGbEmkg8Wmaq4xJao927BDBrWk6siMRl

Surprised to see that stance from a greenist like Joney, her lobby are responsible for most of this mess.

The constant over regulation and the new nonsense farm carbon bollocks will be the final nail in the farming coffin.

https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/politics/climate-bill-must-have-more-teeth-239422

[Mercenary]

If the future of Manx fruit and veg rested on two Manx businesses allergic to investment (Shoprite & Ramsey Bakery) then this a shame, although I am glad the Government did not realise this in sufficient time to buy/prop up these companies.

[Gladys]

How much Manx veg did Shoprite stock?  Mainly potatoes, cabbage and possibly carrots as far as I can remember.  

[The Phantom]

41 minutes ago, cissolt said:

Surprised to see that stance from a greenist like Joney, her lobby are responsible for most of this mess.

The constant over regulation and the new nonsense farm carbon bollocks will be the final nail in the farming coffin.

https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/politics/climate-bill-must-have-more-teeth-239422

My thoughts too.  Don't the Greens think that Farmers are all eco-vandalising, animal torturers secretly trying to kill us all? 

[Ringy Rose]

46 minutes ago, cissolt said:

Surprised to see that stance from a greenist like Joney, her lobby are responsible for most of this mess.

The constant over regulation and the new nonsense farm carbon bollocks will be the final nail in the farming coffin.

https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/politics/climate-bill-must-have-more-teeth-239422

Insect and butterfly numbers have fallen off a cliff because of the overuse of pesticides.

But sure, it’s all bollocks.

[cissolt]

11 minutes ago, Ringy Rose said:

Insect and butterfly numbers have fallen off a cliff because of the overuse of pesticides.

But sure, it’s all bollocks.

I don't doubt that pesticides have a damaging impact on the ecosystem.  My comment was more around the regulations brought in to combat the so called climate emergency and subsequent expansion of gov jobs to support it. 

Defa can find the money for carbon officers and upland rangers, but can't afford to put on a food and drink festival for local producers

 

[John Wright]

56 minutes ago, cissolt said:

Surprised to see that stance from a greenist like Joney, her lobby are responsible for most of this mess.

The constant over regulation and the new nonsense farm carbon bollocks will be the final nail in the farming coffin.

https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/politics/climate-bill-must-have-more-teeth-239422

 

8 minutes ago, Ringy Rose said:

Insect and butterfly numbers have fallen off a cliff because of the overuse of pesticides.

But sure, it’s all bollocks.

Pollinating insects are at low levels this year due to the cold, wet, windy, inclement, weather, as much as anything else.

add to that the effect of the inclement weather on germination and ground conditions.

16 minutes ago, Gladys said:

How much Manx veg did Shoprite stock?  Mainly potatoes, cabbage and possibly carrots as far as I can remember.  

Agree. Not a huge amount. Add leeks, sprouts, turnip/swede, and asparagus. None of which require pollination ( unless you’re growing for seed ).

Not sure about grain crops, rape, flax or mustard, in terms of affected crops, clearly they do require pollination, but ground conditions are still poor.

Do we have much in the way of apples, pears, plums, produced commercially, again requiring pollination, but is anyone producing soft fruit other than for pick your own.

[Hairy Poppins]

3 hours ago, Amadeus said:

I doubt Shoprite closing would be the sole reason for this:

MNFU says acquisition had massive impact on sector

The Island's fruit and vegetable production is on the brink of collapse, according to the Manx National Farmers' Union.

It's claiming demand has fallen since Shoprite announced it was being taken over by Tesco.

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/shoprite-closure-could-see-end-of-manx-fruit-and-veg-production-warns-union/

If only there was someone who could do something about it, like, I don't know, a local politician?

https://www.facebook.com/ManxRadio/posts/pfbid02JSo1Vy1veXiUD9sHNCgAYMCtPctRjoYfAZGbEmkg8Wmaq4xJao927BDBrWk6siMRl

Produce it at a price and quality equal to what you can get in Tesco and I'll buy it. 

 

It's supply and demand. Manx fruit and veg is largely poor quality and almost double the price of equivalent produce. 

If there was demand for it then Tesco would be stocking it. 

[Moghrey Mie]

We can only grow potatoes, carrots, strawberries and tomatoes here. And it is virtually impossible to find people to pick and pack them.

Thanks to TESCO we have become used to pears, apples, grapefruit, oranges, melons, kiwi-fruit and the rest, of uniform quality and all the year round.

Manx producers need to stop  complaining and find markets for their stuff.

 

Edited July 30, 2024 by Moghrey Mie