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Starting a Farm in Prince Edward Island
2017-07-31
If you want to establish a farm in PEI it may be helpful to consult the, Guide for Beginning Farmers on Prince Edward Island, before you make any financial or production decisions. This convenient agricultural resource outlines the support, training and services offered to help new and...
Blueberry Blight Forecast
2017-05-19
The Blueberry Blight Line is a service offered by the PEI Department of Agriculture & Land to assist blueberry growers with Monilinia blight management., What is Monilinia Blight?, Monilinia blight, which is also referred to as mummy berry can be found in most fruiting fields in PEI. It causes...
Recommended Management Practices for Agricultural Irrigation Ponds
2017-05-04
Agriculture is the largest contributor of any resource sector to the economy of Prince Edward Island. Rainfall patterns have changed in recent years and in some cases, some farmers are interested in irrigating crops to ensure yield and quality. One potential method for obtaining water for...
Understanding the factors controlling phosphorus availability for crop production on PEI
2017-04-05
Phosphorus (P) is a key element in crop production. Phosphorus enhances root growth, flowering, seed formation and seed maturation. Phosphorus availability is controlled by several factors such as soil organic matter levels, soil pH, and soil aluminum and iron contents, making it a challenge to...
Soil Organic Matter Status on PEI
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/agriculture-and-land/soil-organic-matter-status-pei
2017-01-13
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...