Islanders are being asked to provide input on a new agricultural policy framework that will strengthen agriculture and agri-food sectors in PEI and Canada. Islanders can submit their input and ideas online about priority areas for agriculture through the Next Policy Framework...
The Farmers Talk program is being renewed for a second year after assisting hundreds of Prince Edward Island’s farmers and their families find help to deal with the mental and emotional stress associated with farming life. FarmersTalk.ca encourages farmers, producers and family...
Fall lobster season gets underway today for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “I want to wish all fishers in LFA 25 a safe and prosperous fall fishing season in the Northumberland Strait,” said Minister McIsaac. “The last...
This program assists farmers and landowners to identify and incorporate beneficial management practices in their farming activities by developing a practical plan for operating their farm in a way that is environmentally sustainable, socially acceptable, and economically viable...
The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture is committed to helping Islanders and tourists appreciate and enjoy products produced and harvested locally. To help promote local products, copies of the Fresh Products Directory are printed and distributed to locations across PEI. Farms or seafood markets who would like to have their business listed in the Directory are required to register. What is the Fresh Products Directory? The Fresh Products Directory (FPD) is an annual publication created: to support primary producers who direct market agri-food and seafood products to consumers. in a...
This week the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers met in St. Andrews, New Brunswick to discuss common priorities across all Canadian jurisdictions including marine conservation, a process to review the Fisheries Act, market access for Canadian fish and seafood...
What is integrated pest management? Integrated pest management (IPM) is the combination of cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical tools to prevent, manage, and control pests (Figure 1). A pest is any organism that is harmful to humans or human concerns. They include weeds...
What every dog owner needs to know Who is responsible for a dog? Examples could include: Anyone with possession or control of the dog Anyone who occupies the premises where the dog is A parent/ guardian if the owner is a minor Licensing your dog Outside a municipality Dogs 6+...
What is strangles? Strangles is a highly contagious disease affecting horses and other equids caused by a bacteria. What are the clinical signs of strangles? Clinical signs of strangles can include fever, lethargy, nasal discharge, soft cough, reluctance to eat or drink, abnormal...
Prince Edward Island seafood was the big winner from the annual ‘Best of Sea’ promotion’s record-breaking 2016. Best of Sea is a food service promotion and culinary competition that ran during the month of June. Promotion participation and sales increased substantially over last...