The Department of Agriculture is conducting a confidential survey to better understand the factors affecting mental health within the farming community in Prince Edward Island. What is the goal of this survey? This survey is part of a research project that follows up on Dr...
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...
Every spring, farmers across PEI head back into the fields to plant a new crop that will provide top quality food and drive our local economy – but what is not discussed is the toll farming can take. To coincide with our local planting season, as well as Mental Health Week in...
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. The Island has a total land area of 1.4 million acres. Farmlands represent about 36.05% of the total land area (504,674 acres). As of January 2025, the population of PEI was 179,280. The 2021 Census of Agriculture counted 1...
This report provides information about the Department and its activities during April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024
This document was developed by the PEI Department of Agriculture for the purpose of outlining various crops and livestock that are produced on PEI.
If you’ve ever had your soil or water tested, you might be familiar with the PEI Analytical Lab. While the lab is well-known for its environmental testing on soil and water, it’s less known for the role it plays in supporting the province’s livestock industry, particularly in the...
The Department of Agriculture has initiated a project focused on exploring food waste reduction on Prince Edward Island (PEI), and compiled information that could assist in addressing challenges related to food waste in the province.
Ellen Davis comes from a long line of beef farmers and has a deep passion for the livestock sector—it's in her blood. As the Island’s new Livestock Champion, she’s eager to share her passion and make a positive impact on the industry in PEI. "Being raised on a farm, I developed a...
Telling the story of Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in PEI - Competitive Beef