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Addressing food security with fermented food
2018-11-23
With the early arrival of winter, gardening is a faded memory for most Islanders. The tradition of pickling the harvest is a resourceful way to keep fruits and vegetable into the colder months. A lesser-known preserving method is fermentation and it's gaining attention thanks to the PEI Food...
Determining Phosphorus Fertilization Requirements for Potatoes based on Phosphorus Saturation Index for PEI
2018-11-02
Determining Phosphorus Fertilization Requirements for Potatoes based on Phosphorus Saturation Index for PEI - fact sheet
West Nile Virus (WNV)
2018-10-12
What is West Nile Virus(WNV)?
West Nile Virus is a vector-borne (mosquito) neurological disease affecting horses. WNV was first recognized in North America in 1999 and has spread over much of the United States and Canada since that time.
What are the clinical signs of WNV?
Clinical signs of WNV...
Governments trigger AgriStability late participation for PEI farmers
2018-10-10
Agriculture is essential to the rural way of life on Prince Edward Island. Governments remain committed to the continued expansion and success of the PEI agricultural sector by ensuring producers have the tools they need to manage significant risks that threaten the viability of their farms. ...
Province mourns loss of fishers DesRoches and Getson
2018-09-28
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Robert Henderson offers his heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and community over the tragic loss of Glen DesRoches and Maurice “Moe“ Getson.
“No words or deeds can ever truly erase the pain of loss, and we hope that all those affected by this...
First funding received for threatened bird conservation
2018-09-11
A landmark partnership is underway to protect the environment on Prince Edward Island by conserving threatened grassland bird species.
The initiative between the Government of Prince Edward Island and ALUS Canada, A Weston Family Initiative, encourages farmers to delay their first cut of hay until...
Grain elevators will be renovated, expanded
2018-08-29
Expanding and renovating Prince Edward Island’s three grain elevators will help the province’s agriculture industry grow and lead to increased prosperity for all Islanders.
The PEI Grain Elevators Corporation (GEC) has received a $9.2 million repayable loan from the provincial government through...
2017 Agriculture Statistics
2018-07-25
Complete 2017 listing of 26 tables for agriculture statistics
Agriculture and Fisheries Annual Report 2016-2017
2018-07-17
PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Annual Report 2016-2017
Directory points the way to fresh, local food
2018-07-04
There’s a way to find fresh, local food anywhere in Prince Edward Island.
The 2018 edition of the Fresh Products Directory is available at www.peiflavours.ca or by phoning 1-866-PEIFARM. It can also be found at any of the province’s visitor information centres, liquor stores, Access PEI sites, or...