Has the time has come to decide whether the Isle of Man continues to have an indigenous livestock industry?
That question is being posed by the Agriculture Minister as we wait for a better idea of the losses suffered by farmers to their flocks and herds in the last ten days.
Phil Gawne says the overall debate, which started a year ago, is now getting to a crucial point and decisions have to be made soon:
'Unpleasant conditions' expected around the coasts during red weather warning
The red warning for coastal overtopping comes into force from 1pm
Net-zero policy on the Tynwald agenda today with motion calling for a referendum
MHK says result would inform future governments, but one party is not convinced
Storm Bram: Red weather warning to come into force later
We're told to expect 'severe' coastal overtopping this afternoon
Many homeowners under insured for re-building cost of property warns former underwriter
Malcolm Lambert says rising costs mean rebuilding a property isn't necessarily less than the market value