Growing fresh vegetables all year round
Telling the story of Canadian Agricultural Partnership in PEI - Growing fresh vegetables all year round
Telling the story of Canadian Agricultural Partnership in PEI - Growing fresh vegetables all year round
All mammals are thought to be susceptible to rabies, a fatal zoonoses caused by a Lyssavirus.
A popular buy-local campaign featuring Island seafood products has come to a close for another year, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “We had 20 retailers across P.E.I. participate in Love our Lobster this spring. Congratulations to all of this year’s...
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...
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, issued the following statement on the inaugural International Day of Potato: “Prince Edward Island (PEI) is proud to be home to some of the best food producers in the world, which, of course, includes our world...
What are the Swine Importation Regulations? The Swine Importation Regulations of the Animal Health Act are in place to protect all swine on PEI from the introduction of specific diseases that could negatively impact or kill swine that become infected. Why do I need to apply for a...
Use the online form below to register for a Premises Identification number (PID) for any property in PEI being used to keep (raise or assemble), grow or dispose of animals or food. The premises identification registry will identify the geographic location of all livestock and poultry in PEI which is necessary to effectively respond to an animal disease outbreak, food safety issue or an emergency such as extreme weather. You can also use this form to update your profile if information about your premises changes. For more information, visit Livestock and Poultry Premises Identification (PEI)...
A new guidebook will educate how to operate off-highway vehicles safely and legally and prevent costly damage to Island agriculture. The booklet was developed in response to multiple instances of crop damage on farms across Prince Edward Island due to snowmobiles and ATVs. It is...
If you suspect a disease outbreak in your herd or flock, it is important to take the necessary steps to minimize and prevent the spread of disease within your herd / flock and to other herds / flocks or susceptible species. The following is a series of actions to take within the...
What is a cull potato holding permit? A Potato Holding Permit is an official letter issued by a Regulatory Inspector with the Department of Agriculture. It authorizes the permit applicant to hold bulk potato tubers or potato debris on their property under specified conditions...