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2018 Agriculture Market Report compiled each week for livestock and crop prices
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Determining Phosphorus Fertilization Requirements for Potatoes based on Phosphorus Saturation Index for PEI
Determining Phosphorus Fertilization Requirements for Potatoes based on Phosphorus Saturation Index for PEI - fact sheet
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Department offers career development opportunity for recent grads
Recent university graduates have an opportunity to develop their careers as a junior policy analyst with the provincial government. For the first time, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is offering one successful applicant a year-long, temporary work term that will...
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Plant diagnostic lab re-opens for season
The PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) plant diagnostic section has re-opened for the 2018 season and is currently accepting samples. The PEIAL serves all commodity farmers, agricultural representatives and greenhouse producers. Crop types accepted include potatoes, cereals...
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Perennial crop program will support agriculture innovation
A new initiative will help to expand perennial crops such as apples, high bush blueberries, and grapes in Prince Edward Island. The Perennial Crop Development Program is being implemented under the new federal-provincial Canadian Agricultural Partnership. “Government is strongly...
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Addressing food security with fermented food
With the early arrival of winter, gardening is a faded memory for most Islanders. The tradition of pickling the harvest is a resourceful way to keep fruits and vegetable into the colder months. A lesser-known preserving method is fermentation and it's gaining attention thanks to...
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Grain elevators will be renovated, expanded
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...
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Governments trigger AgriStability late participation for PEI farmers
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...
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Food security project grant deadline is May 25
Grants are again available to fund projects as part of a provincial government program that connects Islanders to nutritious local food. The Community Food Security Program will help community groups, schools, early child-care centres and other organizations provide information...