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Province announces two new programs to support fisheries and aquaculture
2019-08-05
Prince Edward Island fishers and aquaculturists have an opportunity to develop new technologies and reduce their environmental impacts. The Department of Fisheries and Communities has developed two programs, the Research, Innovation and Growth Program and the PEI Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean...
Islanders invited to comment on the New Prince Edward Island Building Code Regulations
2019-07-29
The public is invited to provide input on new draft regulations under the, Prince Edward Island Building Codes Act, . The Act will support Islanders by allowing for consistent building regulations as PEI is adopting both the National Building Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada...
Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island provide support to potato and horticulture industry
2019-07-19
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, on behalf of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, were at Wilfred MacMillan & Sons’ farm today to...
More mental health support for agriculture community
2019-07-03
An increase in funding will improve access to mental health support for farmers, their families and employees facing challenges. The Farmer Assistance Program (FAP) provides confidential, professional counselling services to farmers who need it during difficult times. Funding for this program has...
Plant diagnostic lab re-opens for season
2019-06-26
The PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) plant diagnostic section has re-opened for the 2019 season and is currently accepting samples. The PEIAL serves all commodity farmers, agricultural representatives and greenhouse producers. Crop types accepted include potatoes, cereals, fruit crops and cole...
Photo contest celebrates agriculture
2019-06-17
Islanders are invited to showcase the province and its primary industries by entering the annual Celebrate PEI Agriculture Photo Contest . With rolling hills, roadside market stands, busy harbours, and animals big and small, Prince Edward Island’s primary industries are a great inspiration for...
Applications being accepted for food education funding
2019-06-12
Grants are available to fund projects through a program that connects Islanders to nutritious local food. The Community Food Security Program helps community groups, schools, early child-care centres and other organizations provide information about where local food comes from and how it is...
Province keeps an eye on Atlantic redfish stock
2019-01-09
A significant increase in redfish stock in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is spurring an interest in reopening redfish harvesting after a moratorium has been in place for nearly 25 years. The provincial government wants to ensure Prince Edward Island gets its fair share of the redfish quota when Ottawa...
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...
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. ...