The Isle of Man holds its own when it comes to producing milk, cheese, meat and bread, so why isn't there Manx compost in garden centres?
Yesterday in Tynwald, Environment Minister John Shimmin said he was disappointed with the amount of imported compost being sold.
Questioned on green waste by David Callister, MLC, and said he hoped people would soon be able to buy locally produced compost.
Mr Shimmin says there have been attempts in the past, and he is optimistic for the future:
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