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Inspiring Growth: PEI hosting Future of Farming Conference
2024-08-02
This fall, young farmers, agriculture professionals, and new entrants interested in farming will come together to grow the future of agriculture in Prince Edward Island.
The Future of Farming Conference, hosted by the Province, is dedicated to working in collaboration with the next generation of...
New program to assist Prince Edward Island farmers in building resiliency
2024-07-31
A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island better prepare and address current and future challenges that face the industry.
Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the PEI Department of...
Beneficial changes being made to help farmers mitigate impacts of climate change through research
2024-07-26
As agriculture continues to drive local economies across the Province, Government is making beneficial changes to allow for extended research that will help grow the industry, build resiliency, and lead efforts to improve industry’s environmental footprint.
The Province is introducing a new policy...
Government developing plan for a Provincial Food Waste Reduction Strategy
2024-07-04
The Province is taking the preliminary steps of reviewing food waste across the Island and the impacts it can have on our communities and the environment.
As PEI continues to cement itself as a leading food provider for residents of the province, across Canada and the world, Government is...
New insurance program to help grow Maritime beef sector
2024-06-12
Through a collaborative investment between the federal and provincial governments, a new risk management tool for beef producers will facilitate growth of the sector across the Maritime region.
The new Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Program will allow producers in PEI and New Brunswick...
Photo contest celebrates PEI agriculture
2024-05-31
With rolling hills, roadside market stands, busy harbours and animals big and small, Prince Edward Island’s primary industries are a great inspiration for beauty.
The Department of Agriculture is inviting Islanders to showcase and enjoy that beauty by participating in its annual “Celebrate PEI...
Statement by Minister Thompson on International Day of Potato
2024-05-30
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, issued the following statement on the inaugural International Day of Potato:
“Prince Edward Island (PEI) is proud to be home to some of the best food producers in the world, which, of course, includes our world-class potatoes....
Financial supports for agriculture industry housing temporary foreign workers
2024-04-11
The Province is launching a grant program for agricultural operations looking to make improvements to living quarters located on the farm.
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) in Agriculture Housing Improvement Program will provide eligible agriculture operations with grants of up to $15,000 to...
Province modernizing Manure Management Guidelines
2024-03-13
As the Province continues to focus on building the livestock sector across the Island, updates are being made to the Manure Management Guidelines as an additional resource for local farmers.
Last updated in 1999, the Provincial Manure Management Guidelines provide direction to government, the...
New clean technology program for agriculture industry
2024-02-07
There’s a new funding program for agricultural producers in PEI looking to adopt clean technologies to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, optimize energy use on farms, and increase farm resilience by reducing energy costs.
The PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program (PEIAgESP) is a $1.4...