Creating jobs for Islanders - A new agriculture policy framework will strengthen Canada’s agriculture industry and product sectors and allow them to innovate, grow, and prosper. Key elements of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $3 billion investment, were agreed...
This report summarizes what the PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (PEI DAF) has heard so far during its consultations with clients and stakeholders.
No matter where you are in Prince Edward Island, the province’s fresh food directory can help find the nearest fresh fish or produce. The 2017 Fresh Products Directory is available at PEI Flavours or by phoning 1-866-PEIFARM. It can also be found at any of the province’s Visitor...
Islanders can showcase the natural beauty inspired by our agriculture and fisheries industries through government’s annual photo contest. The “Celebrate PEI Agriculture and Fisheries” photo contest lets shutterbugs capture Prince Edward Island’s lush rolling hills, roadside...
The Prince Edward Island Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory is now accepting samples for the 2017 season. The free service helps home gardeners, farmers, and greenhouse operators identify potential plant diseases and manage or prevent the disease. Crops that can be tested...
Nutrient Recommendation Tables for soil analysis of various crops planted on PEI
The following is a statement from Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac: I would like to clarify recent misinformation about the importation of honey bees to Prince Edward Island. While the province does allow the import of honey bees from other jurisdictions, a strict...
Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) agriculture ministers met in Ottawa yesterday to help Canadian farmers and food processors grow their businesses. Ministers discussed next steps toward developing the forthcoming agricultural policy framework, and they will...
Protecting Prince Edward Island’s world-famous soil is something John Hooper takes very seriously. Hooper, who is the president of the PEI Soil and Crop Improvement Association, was on hand to help two cabinet ministers bury white cotton underwear at Oyster Cove Farms in Hamilton...