Search
Go to the News search to search all news
Displaying 1 - 20 of 23.
Results
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 for...
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...
Advisory issued on horse infection diagnosis
2018-05-02
Four horses from the same barn east of Charlottetown have been diagnosed with Strangles. The barn owner immediately implemented all control measures to prevent further spread of disease.
Strangles is a very contagious bacterial infection of horses that causes fever, cough, depression and reduced...
Farm safety: It's everyone's responsibility, year round
2018-03-12
Canadian Agriculture Safety Week is March 11 to 17, but Island farmers and their families know the importance of following safe farm practices all year round.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Robert Henderson says the week helps raise awareness of the importance of farm safety and the need to...
Province to increase pollination
2017-12-21
Creating jobs for Islanders -
The latest buzz around boosting Prince Edward Island agriculture is a new program that will help expand the Island's bee population and increase pollination.
The Pollination Expansion Program will assist with the purchase of new hives that will help expand the honey...
From farm to table, and everywhere in between
2017-12-08
Supporting Island families -
Matt Dykerman hopes that creating a division of Farm & Food Care in Prince Edward Island will help teach Islanders where their food comes from, including family farms like his.
“Sometimes in the busyness, farmers like myself can forget to share our stories with...