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Mental Health Promotion Policy (DAL)
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Manure Management Guidelines
This publication is intended to give direction for sustainable manure management practices on Prince Edward Island, as well as for beneficial management practices current at the time of publication.
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Wildlife tapeworm presence in PEI
Islanders are being informed that a small tapeworm mainly found in foxes and coyotes, called Echinococcus multilocularis, has been detected in Prince Edward Island at levels higher than previously reported. Research conducted by the Atlantic Veterinary College between 2020 and...
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Agriculture Resiliency Program
The Agriculture Resiliency Program encourages a robust and adaptable industry through proactive risk management in agriculture. The program will support initiatives that build the strength and viability of the agriculture industry, as well as initiatives that assist industry in...
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Agriculture
Antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics, are used in agriculture across all livestock sectors to treat infections in animals. In Canada based on 2020 data, approximately 82% of antimicrobials that are important to human medicine were distributed and/or sold for use in food...
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More fresh, local food will be on Island school menus
Three Island schools will have more fresh, local food on their menus through a program aimed at improving food security and education. The Food Security and Food Education Program will help Islanders access local food and teach about its nutritional value, where it comes from...
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New initiative connects Islanders with agriculture employment opportunities
Islanders seeking work can now more easily connect with employment opportunities in the agriculture industry through a new labour initiative developed by the Province of Prince Edward Island. The COVID-19 Agriculture Labour Support Initiative (ALSI) allows individuals who are...
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Strategic Plan 2021: Department of Agriculture and Land
The Department of Agriculture and Land’s Strategic Plan for 2021 to 2025.
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Agriculture Annual Report 2024-2025
This report provides information about the Department and its activities during April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
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Soil Compaction
Soil compaction can be a symptom of poor soil health and can become a more difficult issue to combat if it is not addressed. Compaction can diminish a plant’s ability to uptake water and nutrients, reduces the soil’s natural erosion defence, and ultimately can result in a sub...