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Blueberry Blight Forecast
The Blueberry Blight Line is a service offered by the PEI Department of Agriculture to assist blueberry growers with Monilinia blight management. What is Monilinia Blight? Monilinia blight, which is also referred to as mummy berry can be found in most fruiting fields in PEI. It...
Recommended Management Practices for Agricultural Irrigation Ponds
Agriculture is the largest contributor of any resource sector to the economy of Prince Edward Island. Rainfall patterns have changed in recent years and in some cases, some farmers are interested in irrigating crops to ensure yield and quality. One potential method for obtaining...
PEI Manure Nutrient Availability Calculator
The Sustainable Agriculture section has developed a Manure Nutrient Availability Calculator to help estimate the amount of nutrients that will become available to the crop after manure application.
What is Nutrient Management Planning?
Simply put, nutrient management is about making sure that crop and livestock nutrient needs are met, while at the same time, not having those nutrients in excess. It aims to optimize crop yield and quality, minimize input costs and protect soil and water. The principles of...
Nutrient Management Planning Factsheet
The primary goal of nutrient management planning is to ensure adequate nutrients are supplied to a crop with the least amount of impact on the surrounding natural resources. Prince Edward Island derives all of its drinking water from ground water sources and therefore is very...
Community Food Security Initiative helping source food for Islanders
Provincial funding is available for local groups wishing to establish new food resources and increase access to Island food for their community. The Island Community Food Security Initiative is accepting applications, and is providing funding to local community organizations to...
New provincial supports available for PEI seed producers
The provincial government is announcing new funding for a project to support seed potato producers in adapting to ongoing trade suspensions by planting soil-building crops. The Soil Building for Seed Producers Project is a $3 million provincial investment into PEI’s seed sector...
PEI Livestock Strategy 2021-2025
The purpose of the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Livestock Strategy is to serve as a guiding document to support the development of PEI’s livestock sectors.
Search Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry Associations and Boards Listing
The Department maintains a list of Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Forestry associations and boards in the province, as well as some regional organizations. You will be able to: view and print contact information for a single organization view and print contact...