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September 12, 2025 43 mins

Jaega Wise heads to the Isle of Man to find out what’s driving a growing movement to produce more of the island’s own food, and why its approach might matter beyond its shores. She hears about the challenges facing producers, how the fishing industry is adapting, and what it means to work within a UNESCO biosphere. Just 6% of food bought in Manx shops is locally produced — a figure the Manx NFU is campaigning to change. Meanwhile, the Government has announced reforms to primary school meals after discovering half of the food served was ultra-processed, and very little was locally sourced.

Contributors: Chris Waller, NOA Bakehouse Sue King, author of "Ham & Eggs and Turtle Soup: A Slice of Manx Culinary History" Jack Emmerson – Sea Fisheries Policy Manager, Isle of Man Government (DEFA) Dr David Beard – Chief Executive, Manx Fish Producers Organisation Elizabeth Townsend and Nick Scarffe, Kerroo Brewing Co Helen Crosbie, Isle of Man Sea Salt Jenny Shepherd and Rawdon Hayne – Isle of Man Charcuterie Sarah Comish, Manx National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Shirley Callow, Isle of Man Creamery Daphne Caine, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, Isle of Man Government Pippa Lovell, Chef, The Laxey Glen.

Presented by Jaega Wise Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Natalie Donovan

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