Agriculture producers in PEI who are interested in adopting clean technologies can once again apply for the PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program. The PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program (PEIAgESP) is a provincial investment into the local agriculture industry...
Food waste refers to food that is intended for human consumption but that is discarded at some point along the food supply chain (such as in production, processing, distribution, retail, food service, households, etc.). Food waste can have significant environmental, social and...
This fall, young farmers, agriculture professionals, and new entrants interested in farming will come together to grow the future of agriculture in Prince Edward Island. The Future of Farming Conference, hosted by the Province, is dedicated to working in collaboration with the...
A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island better prepare and address current and future challenges that face the industry. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the PEI...
As agriculture continues to drive local economies across the Province, Government is making beneficial changes to allow for extended research that will help grow the industry, build resiliency, and lead efforts to improve industry’s environmental footprint. The Province is...
Claim form for Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program
What is yellow nutsedge? Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus) is a highly invasive perennial plant that can act as a weed in agricultural fields. There is currently one confirmed sighting of yellow nutsedge on PEI. It was originally found on a residential property, where it...