The Province of PEI is offering a new program to purchase agricultural land that has been designated as an index field under the new National Potato Wart Response Plan. Who is eligible? Those who own land that has been placed under notice as an index field by the Canadian Food...
Application form for the PEI Index Field Buy-Back Program
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...
Application form for the Agriculture Stewardship Program
All mammals are thought to be susceptible to rabies, a fatal zoonoses caused by a Lyssavirus.
Application form for Organic Industry Development Program
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, issued the following statement on the International Day of the Potato: "Prince Edward Island’s potato industry continues to be a cornerstone of our province’s identity, economy, and global reputation. From our dedicated growers and...
2025 Rules & Regulations ELIGIBILITY All entries must be photographs taken in Prince Edward Island. The contest is open to all residents of Canada and the United States, except management and staff of the PEI Department of Agriculture. This includes their immediate families...
Back by popular demand, the Department of Agriculture is inviting Islanders to showcase and enjoy the sights of PEI’s primary industries. The Celebrate PEI Agriculture photo contest is once again open and accepting photos that showcase the beauty of PEI’s agriculture industry....
In 2024, Bt-resistant ECB was observed in PEI. Immediate action is needed to protect PEI’s corn production before the situation worsens. More information on ECB can be found on-line. For more details on managing Bt resistance and ECB management, please contact: Plant Health...