Prince Edward Island is renowned for its seafood, and with today’s technology, people all over the world can enjoy fresh PEI lobster year round. Live holding tanks allow the lobster to be held longer while maintaining the same quality as the day it was caught. Operated by a...
Over the past year, Islanders travelling on rural roads may have noticed a subtle but meaningful change in the landscape. More cows are happily grazing in PEI’s scenic pastures. This is, in part, thanks to the Grow the Herd Pilot Program, which is designed to increase the beef...
Available water capacity (AWC), is defined as the amount of water that is available to the plant roots from the soil. Climate change and seasonal precipitation variability is increasingly providing moisture challenges in crop production on PEI. Understanding a soil’s ability to...
This October, Island hog farmers, local markets, and our talented chefs will be in the spotlight as PEI Porktoberfest kicks off its 6th annual campaign. Between October 1 and 12, the campaign focuses on ‘PEI Pork At Home’, with multiple ways for Islanders to celebrate PEI hog...
As PEI Burger Love launches its 12th annual campaign, local burger creations will be joined at the table with a lot more PEI potatoes. This May, a special edition 'PEI Burger and Potato Love' sees participating restaurants featuring a 'Potato Pairing' that customers can purchase...
A new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) program is now available to Prince Edward Island horticulture producers to help diversify crops, adapt to changing climates, and increase the supply of Island food products in markets across Canada. The...
Soil compaction can be a symptom of poor soil health and can become a more difficult issue to combat if it is not addressed. Compaction can diminish a plant’s ability to uptake water and nutrients, reduces the soil’s natural erosion defence, and ultimately can result in a sub...
Islanders seeking work can now more easily connect with employment opportunities in the agriculture industry through a new labour initiative developed by the Province of Prince Edward Island. The COVID-19 Agriculture Labour Support Initiative (ALSI) allows individuals who are...
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...
The Perennial Crop Development Program is designed to increase sustainability in PEI’s agriculture sector. Perennial crops are often considered to have both substantial ecological and economic benefits compared to annual crop species. Perennial crops can increase carbon levels in...