Increased financial support for farmers won't guarantee enough food and bedding for their animals.
That's according to Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister, Geoffrey Boot, in written response to a question in Tynwald yesterday.
Mr Boot added it's because of the UK-wide demand for the resources during the dry weather period.
He had been asked by Speaker of the House of Keys, Juan Watterson, how much money will be needed to support Manx farmers through this difficult situation.
No windfarm decommission costs yet, says MU chair
Manx Utilities chair John Wannenburgh says it's too soon to tell if money needs to be put aside to tear down a windfarm - because it doesn't even have planning permission yet.
Cashless benefits switch 'going well'
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says a benefits switchover to cashless payments is working well.
Dog savages woman in Crosby
Police are investigating after a dog attacked a woman in the street yesterday.
Lord Street cinema and flats plans withdrawn
Plans for a 14-storey development in Douglas city centre have been withdrawn.
Bride strikes civic amenity site deal
Bride Commissioners say residents in the area will be able to use the Civic Amenity Site again.
School wants dogs to keep off grass
An Island primary school is asking pet owners to keep off its grass.
Iconic Gansey hotel up for sale
A well-known hotel in the south of the Island is on the market for a cool £3 million.
Mountain Road work delayed after asphalt malfunction
The Department of Infrastructure says work to improve the Mountain Road before TT begins has been delayed until next week.
