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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...
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...
Investing to support clean technologies in agriculture
2020-03-05
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Prince Edward Island Minister of Agriculture and Land, Bloyce Thompson visited Schurman Family Farm in Kensington, PEI today to announce an investment of $893,284 for an innovative project that will help increase energy use efficiency and...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...