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Policy Capacity Development and Mentorship Program
2023-12-15
The Policy Capacity Development and Mentorship Program (PCDMP) is a career development opportunity at the PEI Department of Agriculture (DA)
Every year the program will provide one successful applicant the opportunity to complete a one-year temporary work term in the DA’s Strategic Policy and...
PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL)
2023-12-14
PEI Analytical Laboratories is currently operating on Winter hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
The Plant Diagnostic section is now closed for the 2023 season.
Please ensure that the sample submission...
Chief Veterinary Officer
2023-11-27
What is the role of the Chief Veterinary Officer?
The Chief Veterinary Officer will:
address the policy and regulatory issues related to:
animal health and welfare
cultured finfish industry on Prince Edward Island.
oversee the development of emergency response plans for industry...
Guidelines for Disposal of Cull Potatoes
2023-10-18
These guidelines are designed to reduce the risk of contamination of land and water resources which may result from the improper disposal practices.
The permanent disposal or temporary storage of cull potatoes on the ground surface may constitute an environmental or public health threat.
The...
Cull Potato Holding Permits
2023-10-18
What is a cull potato holding permit?
A Potato Holding Permit is an official letter issued by a Regulatory Inspector with the Department of Agriculture. It authorizes the permit applicant to hold bulk potato tubers or potato debris on their property under specified conditions from June 15th to...
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Agriculture
2023-10-06
Antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics, are used in agriculture across all livestock sectors to treat infections in animals. In Canada based on 2020 data, approximately 82% of antimicrobials that are important to human medicine were distributed and/or sold for use in food producing animals...
Soil Organic Matter Status on PEI
2023-09-26
Soil organic matter (SOM) is the main building block for many chemical, physical and biological factors of a soil. Sufficient levels of soil organic matter are a necessity to ensuring productive and healthy soils. Agricultural soils with high soil organic matter levels are crucial in maintaining...
Digitized Spray Records
2023-09-25
The PEI Department of Agriculture in partnership with Agyle Intelligence, have developed a pesticide spray records app for you to use on your mobile device.
Agyle Intelligence is a PEI based technology company focused on providing faster insights and paperless solutions for the food industry.
How...
How to Interpret Your Soil Test Report
2023-09-01
What does the soil test include?
Your soil test report includes four important sets of information:
The actual soil test values of the available amounts of plant nutrients in the soil.
The soil ratings of the available amounts of plant nutrients.
The suggested applications of fertilizer and...
PEI Soil Health Test - How to Interpret Your Results
2023-08-17
“Soil health” is a term often used to define the ability of a soil to function. It focuses on all three primary soil properties: the physical, chemical, and biological components and how they affect plant productivity. By testing soil health parameters, we can better understand the limitations...