Employing a private operator to run the Isle of Man Meat Plant will be better for the taxpayer.
That's according to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture which is seeking 'expressions of interest' in the facility.
It's currently run as a cooperative of farmers and requires an annual government subvention - in 2016 that rose to nearly £1.4 million.
Minister Geoffrey Boot says a private operator would be 'the best solution' for the agriculture industry and taxpayer:
Roadworks mean temporary lights at noble's Hospital
There'll be three-way traffic lights on the approach road to Noble's Hospital this week.
Lord Street plans up for consideration this morning
The fate of a huge development in central Douglas will be decided by the planning committee this morning.
Shear joy in Laxey this summer!
A unique fundraiser says it'll be returning to Laxey again later this year.
MHK queries government's back-up flood defence plan
Does the Department of Infrastructure have alternative plans for flood defences on Ramsey Quayside?
35 bus services on last day of current strike
Bus Vannin says it's planning to run 35 services today on the last day of the current round of industrial action.
Appeal after dog attack leaves 2 sheep dead, 2 injured
Police are appealing for information after a serious attack on livestock.
Leave extra time for hospital appointments amid roadworks, says Manx Care
Road works will be going ahead at Noble's Hospital next week.
MHK queries Island's abortion figures since law change
How many women have terminated their pregnancies on the Island since laws surrounding abortion were modernised?
