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New program to help farmers fight climate change
2021-03-18
The Departments of Agriculture and Land and Environment, Energy and Climate Action are launching the Prince Edward Island Agriculture Climate Solutions Program to help Island farmers combat climate change. The pilot, beginning April 1, 2021, will support activities in the field or on the farm that...
National Building Code standards in effect March 31, 2021
2021-03-18
National Building Code standards will be fully in effect on Prince Edward Island in April, improving the energy efficiency of Island homes while promoting quality construction. The PEI Building Codes Act and Regulations that adopt the National Building Code were introduced in 2020 in order to keep...
Fund to assist farmers with costs from post-tropical storm Dorian
2021-02-09
The provincial government has created a special million-dollar fund to assist Island farmers in sectors that incurred extraordinary costs due to post-tropical storm Dorian. The Post -Tropical Storm Dorian Response Program will be available for farmers who can demonstrate extraordinary Dorian-linked...
Farmers Talk program assists hundreds in first year
2021-01-29
The Farmers Talk program is being renewed for a second year after assisting hundreds of Prince Edward Island’s farmers and their families find help to deal with the mental and emotional stress associated with farming life. FarmersTalk.ca encourages farmers, producers and family members to open up...
Study addresses economic importance of PEI’s potato industry
2020-12-23
The potato industry contributes over $1.3 billion annually to the economy of Prince Edward Island, and is responsible for more than 5,000 full-time equivalent jobs, according to a new study prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Land. Research carried out by Dr. Ziad Ghaith, an economist in...
Islanders’ opinions wanted on animal welfare
2020-12-15
An online survey launched today is asking Islanders to have their say about animal welfare and animal protection laws on Prince Edward Island. The Animal Welfare in PEI survey asks Islanders to share their views with the provincial government. Surveys take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete....
Funding for seed growers to ease the effects of COVID-19
2020-11-09
The government of Prince Edward Island will help the province’s seed potato growers with an assistance program to compensate for the negative effects COVID-19 has had on their industry. The Seed Potato Recovery Program is a $1.19 million fund for seed growers who can demonstrate that they have...
Farm tour finds growers investing in sustainable agriculture
2020-10-30
A tour of Island farms shows that growers are working to improve the health of PEI soil and reduce the environmental impact of agriculture. Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson along with agricultural specialists from the department recently visited more than 15 farms across the province...
Members named for new land matters advisory committee
2020-10-28
Islanders will have a further opportunity to share their opinions and concerns about the future of land on Prince Edward Island, as a new Land Matters Advisory Committee prepares for stakeholder engagement. The 13-member committee includes representatives with backgrounds in agriculture, land...
Statement by Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson
2020-10-27
Prince Edward Island’s Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson today issued the following statement regarding the investigation by Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission: “I have received the report from the investigation that was initiated by the Island Regulatory & Appeals Commission...